NFL three-tight-end usage reportedly rises from 5.4% in 2025 to 9.1% in Week 1 of 2026
A user also reports a dip in three-wide-receiver personnel, from 58.1% of snaps in 2025 to 56.5% in the 2026 opening week, while cautioning that one week isn't a trend.
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A user reports that NFL offenses used three-tight-end personnel on 9.1% of snaps in Week 1 of 2026, compared with 5.4% in 2025—a 68.5% increase. The same post puts three-wide-receiver usage at 56.5%, down from 58.1%. The user describes a heavier start to the season but cautions that one week isn't a trend yet.
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