In 2025 the Seattle Seahawks lined up in 11 personnel (1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR) on 41.6% of their offensive snaps (30th most in the NFL), averaging -0 EPA per play with a 47.7% success rate; 12 personnel 28%, 21 personnel 14.3% and 13 personnel 3.3%.
Defensively the Seattle Seahawks played nickel (5 DB) on 76.8% of snaps — base 5.8% and dime 15.7%, allowing -0.089 EPA per play in nickel (5th in the NFL).
They snapped from shotgun 43.9% of the time and under center 53.4%.
The on-field diagram places the current depth-chart starters in 11 personnel against the Chiefs defense: Sam Darnold (QB), Emanuel Wilson (RB), Jaxon Smith-Njigba (WR1), Cooper Kupp (WR2), Rashid Shaheed (WR3) and AJ Barner (TE).
Frequently asked questions
How often do the Seattle Seahawks use 11 personnel?
The Seattle Seahawks used 11 personnel on 41.6% of offensive snaps in 2025, the 30th highest rate in the league, producing -0 EPA per play and a 47.7% success rate.
What is the Seattle Seahawks base personnel package?
11 personnel (1 RB · 1 TE · 3 WR) is the Seattle Seahawks most-used package — 41.6% of snaps in 2025.
How often does the Seattle Seahawks defense play nickel?
The Seattle Seahawks defense was in nickel personnel (five defensive backs) on 76.8% of snaps in 2025, base on 5.8% and dime on 15.7%.
Who lines up in the Seattle Seahawks 12 personnel package?
In 12 personnel (two tight ends) the Seattle Seahawks skill players are Emanuel Wilson (RB), Jaxon Smith-Njigba (WR1), Cooper Kupp (WR2), AJ Barner (TE) and Eric Saubert (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.