In 2025 the New Orleans Saints lined up in 11 personnel (1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR) on 74.6% of their offensive snaps (1st most in the NFL), averaging -0.063 EPA per play with a 43.1% success rate; 12 personnel 16.4%, 21 personnel 0.4% and 13 personnel 3.7%.
Defensively the New Orleans Saints played nickel (5 DB) on 60.3% of snaps — base 35.9% and dime 2.9%, allowing -0.043 EPA per play in nickel (9th in the NFL).
They snapped from shotgun 76.5% of the time and under center 20.6%.
The on-field diagram places the current depth-chart starters in 11 personnel against the Giants defense: Tyler Shough (QB), Alvin Kamara (RB), Chris Olave (WR1), Devaughn Vele (WR2), Bryce Lance (WR3) and Juwan Johnson (TE).
Frequently asked questions
How often do the New Orleans Saints use 11 personnel?
The New Orleans Saints used 11 personnel on 74.6% of offensive snaps in 2025, the 1st highest rate in the league, producing -0.063 EPA per play and a 43.1% success rate.
What is the New Orleans Saints base personnel package?
11 personnel (1 RB · 1 TE · 3 WR) is the New Orleans Saints most-used package — 74.6% of snaps in 2025.
How often does the New Orleans Saints defense play nickel?
The New Orleans Saints defense was in nickel personnel (five defensive backs) on 60.3% of snaps in 2025, base on 35.9% and dime on 2.9%.
Who lines up in the New Orleans Saints 12 personnel package?
In 12 personnel (two tight ends) the New Orleans Saints skill players are Alvin Kamara (RB), Chris Olave (WR1), Devaughn Vele (WR2), Juwan Johnson (TE) and Noah Fant (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.