In 2025 the Los Angeles Chargers lined up in 11 personnel (1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR) on 57.9% of their offensive snaps (21st most in the NFL), averaging -0.001 EPA per play with a 44.3% success rate; 12 personnel 5.7%, 21 personnel 14.5% and 13 personnel 1.9%.
Defensively the Los Angeles Chargers played nickel (5 DB) on 56% of snaps — base 19.8% and dime 23.4%, allowing -0.037 EPA per play in nickel (11th in the NFL).
They snapped from shotgun 66.9% of the time and under center 28.7%.
The on-field diagram places the current depth-chart starters in 11 personnel against the Chiefs defense: Justin Herbert (QB), Omarion Hampton (RB), Ladd McConkey (WR1), Quentin Johnston (WR2), Derius Davis (WR3) and Charlie Kolar (TE).
Frequently asked questions
How often do the Los Angeles Chargers use 11 personnel?
The Los Angeles Chargers used 11 personnel on 57.9% of offensive snaps in 2025, the 21st highest rate in the league, producing -0.001 EPA per play and a 44.3% success rate.
What is the Los Angeles Chargers base personnel package?
11 personnel (1 RB · 1 TE · 3 WR) is the Los Angeles Chargers most-used package — 57.9% of snaps in 2025.
How often does the Los Angeles Chargers defense play nickel?
The Los Angeles Chargers defense was in nickel personnel (five defensive backs) on 56% of snaps in 2025, base on 19.8% and dime on 23.4%.
Who lines up in the Los Angeles Chargers 12 personnel package?
In 12 personnel (two tight ends) the Los Angeles Chargers skill players are Omarion Hampton (RB), Ladd McConkey (WR1), Quentin Johnston (WR2), Charlie Kolar (TE) and Oronde Gadsden (TE2).
What is 11 personnel in the NFL?
Personnel groupings count the running backs and tight ends on the field: 11 personnel is 1 RB and 1 TE (so three receivers), 12 is 1 RB and 2 TE, 21 is 2 RB and 1 TE. Defenses answer with base (4 DB), nickel (5 DB) or dime (6 DB) packages.