Offense

11 personnel

One running back and one tight end with three receivers — the NFL's most common grouping.

Personnel numbers count backs first and tight ends second, so 11 personnel is one back, one tight end and three receivers. It is the most common grouping in the NFL because it forces the defense into nickel.

An offense that can run out of 11 personnel gets to attack a lighter box all game.

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11 personnel

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