In 2025 the New York Jets lined up in 11 personnel (1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR) on 67.9% of their offensive snaps (6th most in the NFL), averaging -0.171 EPA per play with a 39.9% success rate; 12 personnel 20.3%, 21 personnel 8.9% and 13 personnel 0.3%.
Defensively the New York Jets played nickel (5 DB) on 64.7% of snaps — base 28.9% and dime 4.8%, allowing 0.181 EPA per play in nickel (31st in the NFL).
They snapped from shotgun 69.7% of the time and under center 25.8%.
The on-field diagram places the current depth-chart starters in 11 personnel against the Patriots defense: Geno Smith (QB), Braelon Allen (RB), Garrett Wilson (WR1), Malik McClain (WR2), Tim Patrick (WR3) and Kenyon Sadiq (TE).
Frequently asked questions
How often do the New York Jets use 11 personnel?
The New York Jets used 11 personnel on 67.9% of offensive snaps in 2025, the 6th highest rate in the league, producing -0.171 EPA per play and a 39.9% success rate.
What is the New York Jets base personnel package?
11 personnel (1 RB · 1 TE · 3 WR) is the New York Jets most-used package — 67.9% of snaps in 2025.
How often does the New York Jets defense play nickel?
The New York Jets defense was in nickel personnel (five defensive backs) on 64.7% of snaps in 2025, base on 28.9% and dime on 4.8%.
Who lines up in the New York Jets 12 personnel package?
In 12 personnel (two tight ends) the New York Jets skill players are Braelon Allen (RB), Garrett Wilson (WR1), Malik McClain (WR2), Kenyon Sadiq (TE) and Mason Taylor (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.