Josh

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The Rams ran 350 plays of 13 personnel in 2025, which is 3 tight ends on the field.

McVay first used the package in week 6 after an injury to Nacua. In this thread, I will detail how the Rams used this package and why drafting a second round TE is not a surprise.

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@CheeseNNumbers Puka Nacua left the game with an injury and then they started rolling it out.

In part to deal with his absence and when he returned to make sure he stayed fresh.

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The Rams did not open the season in 13 personnel.

In fact, their first usage of it was in week 6 against the Ravens.

Take a look ⤵️

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@HoldenCantor Seeing this in person was crazy😂

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@Shauncore Can you send me this link?

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@Wags_Official Congrats Wags!!

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@1standtuna @Saints2death @nick_underhill @BGMediaOnSI Always looking for ideas!

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I honestly think that blocking is probably the least concern to me as long as the fundamental issue is technique related (e.g. not work ethic).

I think a great job that McVay and co. focus on is having a vision for each player in their offense.

Colby Parkinson is used on crossers, TE screens
Terrance Ferguson is used on vertical routes, higher depth of target plays that were sequenced on earlier plays

You can learn how to block over time with good coaching. And until you learn it, you probably will not receive significant time (it took Ferguson a bit).

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@PFF Thanks @JTPearsonNFL for the find!

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In the Rams offense, tight ends are targeted most on flat routes (35 times) and crossers (20 times).

2nd round rookie Max Klare excels at both according to @PFF.

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@Justinho10 Glad you learned something new today!

[Josh @JoshiosTweets]

The Rams ran 350 plays of 13 personnel in 2025, which is 3 tight ends on the field.

McVay first used the package in week 6 after an injury to Nacua. In this thread, I will detail how the Rams used this package and why drafting a second round TE is not a surprise.

[Josh @JoshiosTweets]

@BGMediaOnSI Feel free to reach out if you ever want to collaborate🫡

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@Brian81277 Thanks dude!

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@JTPearsonNFL Where did you get that from? 👀

It definitely pops out in his tape.

He is able to catch and run without losing momentum.

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Just something I wanted to mention also: another reason why McVay sees such high success with 13 personnel is because of sequencing.

Over half of the time, if the previous play was 13 personnel, he will run another play in 13 personnel.

This differs from other offensive mindsets like Sean Payton’s Broncos.

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The league is taking notice. There was 22 tight ends drafted this year, the most since 2002.

Just as Sean McVay changed the NFL in his 11 personnel offense, he is now bringing change to a multi-TE world.