In 2025 the Miami Dolphins lined up in 11 personnel (1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR) on 38.6% of their offensive snaps (31st most in the NFL), averaging -0.137 EPA per play with a 36.8% success rate; 12 personnel 11.1%, 21 personnel 29.1% and 13 personnel 1.1%.
Defensively the Miami Dolphins played nickel (5 DB) on 62.9% of snaps — base 34.8% and dime 0.5%, allowing 0.079 EPA per play in nickel (25th in the NFL).
They snapped from shotgun 53.1% of the time and under center 27.9%.
The on-field diagram places the current depth-chart starters in 11 personnel against the Jets defense: Malik Willis (QB), Ollie Gordon II (RB), Malik Washington (WR1), Caleb Douglas (WR2), Chris Bell (WR3) and Greg Dulcich (TE).
Frequently asked questions
How often do the Miami Dolphins use 11 personnel?
The Miami Dolphins used 11 personnel on 38.6% of offensive snaps in 2025, the 31st highest rate in the league, producing -0.137 EPA per play and a 36.8% success rate.
What is the Miami Dolphins base personnel package?
11 personnel (1 RB · 1 TE · 3 WR) is the Miami Dolphins most-used package — 38.6% of snaps in 2025.
How often does the Miami Dolphins defense play nickel?
The Miami Dolphins defense was in nickel personnel (five defensive backs) on 62.9% of snaps in 2025, base on 34.8% and dime on 0.5%.
Who lines up in the Miami Dolphins 12 personnel package?
In 12 personnel (two tight ends) the Miami Dolphins skill players are Ollie Gordon II (RB), Malik Washington (WR1), Caleb Douglas (WR2), Greg Dulcich (TE) and Will Kacmarek (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.