Will 13 personnel drive NFL offenses in 2026? Barn...
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- Sean McVay switched the Rams' offense from 11 personnel to 13 personnel after Puka Nacua's ankle injury in a game against the Ravens, deploying three tight ends and one wide receiver.
- Rams blew out the Jaguars in London using the 13‑personnel set and continued the scheme to dominate on the ground, helping Matthew Stafford win MVP and bring the team within one stop of the Super Bowl.
- Rams under McVay historically ran 11 personnel on under 91% of offensive snaps in 2024, the highest usage rate in the league by more than 15 percentage points.
- 2026 NFL draft Day 2 featured a tight‑end‑heavy class, signaling other teams plan to emulate McVay’s 13‑personnel approach, though only his Rams proved it could work last season.
- Sean McVay’s pivot to a “jumbo” formation is a rare departure from his typical 11‑personnel style, reminiscent of his 2017 season.
Why it matters: The Rams' personnel shift gave them a decisive edge, boosting their ground game and securing an MVP, while other clubs that ignore the 13‑personnel trend risk falling behind in the 2026 season.
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