In 2025 the Washington Commanders lined up in 11 personnel (1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR) on 58.8% of their offensive snaps (19th most in the NFL), averaging 0.039 EPA per play with a 46.6% success rate; 12 personnel 30.1%, 21 personnel 2.2% and 13 personnel 5.4%.
Defensively the Washington Commanders played nickel (5 DB) on 59.8% of snaps — base 28.5% and dime 10.5%, allowing 0.164 EPA per play in nickel (30th in the NFL).
They snapped from shotgun 71.1% of the time and under center 11.5%.
The on-field diagram places the current depth-chart starters in 11 personnel against the 49ers defense: Jayden Daniels (QB), Jacory Croskey-Merritt (RB), Terry McLaurin (WR1), Stefon Diggs (WR2), Antonio Williams (WR3) and Chig Okonkwo (TE).
Frequently asked questions
How often do the Washington Commanders use 11 personnel?
The Washington Commanders used 11 personnel on 58.8% of offensive snaps in 2025, the 19th highest rate in the league, producing 0.039 EPA per play and a 46.6% success rate.
What is the Washington Commanders base personnel package?
11 personnel (1 RB · 1 TE · 3 WR) is the Washington Commanders most-used package — 58.8% of snaps in 2025.
How often does the Washington Commanders defense play nickel?
The Washington Commanders defense was in nickel personnel (five defensive backs) on 59.8% of snaps in 2025, base on 28.5% and dime on 10.5%.
Who lines up in the Washington Commanders 12 personnel package?
In 12 personnel (two tight ends) the Washington Commanders skill players are Jacory Croskey-Merritt (RB), Terry McLaurin (WR1), Stefon Diggs (WR2), Chig Okonkwo (TE) and Ben Sinnott (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.