In 2025 the New York Giants lined up in 11 personnel (1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR) on 61% of their offensive snaps (17th most in the NFL), averaging 0.002 EPA per play with a 42.7% success rate; 12 personnel 32.9%, 21 personnel 0.6% and 13 personnel 4.9%.
Defensively the New York Giants played nickel (5 DB) on 56.9% of snaps — base 26.8% and dime 15.9%, allowing 0.055 EPA per play in nickel (23rd in the NFL).
They snapped from shotgun 70.4% of the time and under center 22.7%.
The on-field diagram places the current depth-chart starters in 11 personnel against the Saints defense: Jameis Winston (QB), Cam Skattebo (RB), Malik Nabers (WR1), Malachi Fields (WR2), Darnell Mooney (WR3) and Isaiah Likely (TE).
Frequently asked questions
How often do the New York Giants use 11 personnel?
The New York Giants used 11 personnel on 61% of offensive snaps in 2025, the 17th highest rate in the league, producing 0.002 EPA per play and a 42.7% success rate.
What is the New York Giants base personnel package?
11 personnel (1 RB · 1 TE · 3 WR) is the New York Giants most-used package — 61% of snaps in 2025.
How often does the New York Giants defense play nickel?
The New York Giants defense was in nickel personnel (five defensive backs) on 56.9% of snaps in 2025, base on 26.8% and dime on 15.9%.
Who lines up in the New York Giants 12 personnel package?
In 12 personnel (two tight ends) the New York Giants skill players are Cam Skattebo (RB), Malik Nabers (WR1), Malachi Fields (WR2), Isaiah Likely (TE) and Chris Manhertz (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.