In 2025 the Pittsburgh Steelers lined up in 11 personnel (1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR) on 49% of their offensive snaps (26th most in the NFL), averaging 0.097 EPA per play with a 46% success rate; 12 personnel 33.4%, 21 personnel 2.4% and 13 personnel 13.5%.
Defensively the Pittsburgh Steelers played nickel (5 DB) on 60.8% of snaps — base 34%, allowing 0.023 EPA per play in nickel (20th in the NFL).
They snapped from shotgun 65.4% of the time and under center 32.9%.
The on-field diagram places the current depth-chart starters in 11 personnel against the Buccaneers defense: Aaron Rodgers (QB), Jaylen Warren (RB), DK Metcalf (WR1), Kaden Wetjen (WR2), Germie Bernard (WR3) and Darnell Washington (TE).
Frequently asked questions
How often do the Pittsburgh Steelers use 11 personnel?
The Pittsburgh Steelers used 11 personnel on 49% of offensive snaps in 2025, the 26th highest rate in the league, producing 0.097 EPA per play and a 46% success rate.
What is the Pittsburgh Steelers base personnel package?
11 personnel (1 RB · 1 TE · 3 WR) is the Pittsburgh Steelers most-used package — 49% of snaps in 2025.
How often does the Pittsburgh Steelers defense play nickel?
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense was in nickel personnel (five defensive backs) on 60.8% of snaps in 2025, base on 34%.
Who lines up in the Pittsburgh Steelers 12 personnel package?
In 12 personnel (two tight ends) the Pittsburgh Steelers skill players are Jaylen Warren (RB), DK Metcalf (WR1), Kaden Wetjen (WR2), Darnell Washington (TE) and Pat Freiermuth (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.