In 2025 the Minnesota Vikings lined up in 11 personnel (1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR) on 64.8% of their offensive snaps (11th most in the NFL), averaging -0.14 EPA per play with a 41.6% success rate; 12 personnel 19.9%, 21 personnel 7.8% and 13 personnel 3.4%.
Defensively the Minnesota Vikings played nickel (5 DB) on 35.1% of snaps — base 52.9% and dime 7.9%, allowing -0.235 EPA per play in nickel (1st in the NFL).
They snapped from shotgun 55.8% of the time and under center 43.6%.
The on-field diagram places the current depth-chart starters in 11 personnel against the Colts defense: Kyler Murray (QB), Aaron Jones Sr. (RB), Justin Jefferson (WR1), Jordan Addison (WR2), Jauan Jennings (WR3) and T.J. Hockenson (TE).
Frequently asked questions
How often do the Minnesota Vikings use 11 personnel?
The Minnesota Vikings used 11 personnel on 64.8% of offensive snaps in 2025, the 11th highest rate in the league, producing -0.14 EPA per play and a 41.6% success rate.
What is the Minnesota Vikings base personnel package?
11 personnel (1 RB · 1 TE · 3 WR) is the Minnesota Vikings most-used package — 64.8% of snaps in 2025.
How often does the Minnesota Vikings defense play nickel?
The Minnesota Vikings defense was in nickel personnel (five defensive backs) on 35.1% of snaps in 2025, base on 52.9% and dime on 7.9%.
Who lines up in the Minnesota Vikings 12 personnel package?
In 12 personnel (two tight ends) the Minnesota Vikings skill players are Aaron Jones Sr. (RB), Justin Jefferson (WR1), Jordan Addison (WR2), T.J. Hockenson (TE) and Gavin Bartholomew (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.