We have all 32 depth charts here, but this column adds another layer because it adjusts for personnel groupings. By doing so, we can figure out how often a player is actually on the field during pass plays. This is obviously very important for 2020 fantasy football rankings and projections. In the starting lineups below, you’ll see each team’s top-two personnel groupings for pass plays. For example: “In the second half of last season, the Cardinals were in 11 personnel on 45% of their pass plays.” The listed snap percentages are specifically from Week 10 through the Super Bowl of last season and only include plays when the point differential was within 17 points.
Arizona Cardinals Depth Chart
Primary Passing | Secondary Passing | |
Personnel | 11 | 10 |
% of Passes | 45% | 23% |
WR | ||
WR | ||
WR (Slot) | ||
WR (Slot) | - | |
TE | - |
Running Backs
Primary RB: Kenyan Drake
Goal-Line RB: Kenyan Drake
Passing-Down RB: Kenyan Drake
Insurance RB: Chase Edmonds
Notes: After the trade for DeAndre Hopkins, the Cardinals will likely use more four-WR sets on passing downs now that they have the receiver depth to make it work. That’s bad news for Larry Fitzgerald but good news for Andy Isabella, who seems to have the No. 4 job over cut candidate Hakeem Butler and others. I’ll be watching for Isabella’s role throughout the year. There’s a chance he sneaks into three-WR sets by the end of the year. [[ad:athena]]
Atlanta Falcons Depth Chart
Primary Passing | Secondary Passing | |
Personnel | 11 | 12 |
| % of Passes | 67% | 12% |
WR | ||
WR | ||
WR (Slot) | - | |
TE | ||
TE | - |
Running Backs
Primary RB: Todd Gurley
Goal-Line RB: Todd Gurley
Passing-Down RB: Todd Gurley
Insurance RB: Brian Hill
Baltimore Ravens Depth Chart
Primary Passing | Secondary Passing | |
Personnel | 11 | 12 |
| % of Passes | 49% | 23% |
WR | ||
WR | ||
WR (Slot) | - | |
TE | ||
TE | - |
Running Backs
Primary RB: Mark Ingram
Secondary RB: J.K. Dobbins
Goal-Line RB: Mark Ingram
Passing-Down RB: J.K. Dobbins
Notes: The Ravens likely pass more in 2020 than they did last year, and Mark Andrews already was projected for more snaps now that he’s healthier (only 61% routes run in 2019) and Hayden Hurst (39 targets and 219 routes run) was traded. A big year is coming from Andrews… Early in the year, I’m expecting Mark Ingram to handle more carries than J.K. Dobbins, but their roles could flip in the second half of the year if Dobbins is as good as I think he is. Until then, Ingram likely sees the standard between the tackles carries while Dobbins spells him for more explosive runs. I won’t be surprised if Dobbins leads the NFL in yards per carry this season.
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Buffalo Bills Depth Chart
Primary Passing | Secondary Passing | |
Personnel | 11 | 12 |
| % of Passes | 83% | 7% |
WR | ||
WR | ||
WR (Slot) | - | |
TE | ||
TE | - |
Running Backs
Primary RB: Devin Singletary
Secondary RB: Zack Moss
Goal-Line RB: Zack Moss (but maybe not)
Passing-Down RB: Zack Moss (but maybe not)
Notes: The Bills have the fewest available targets from last season (35) and added a true No. 1 receiver in Stefon Diggs. Targets will be tight in Buffalo… At running back, Zack Moss’ early-season role might be bigger than expected. He’s bigger than Devin Singletary and was better as a pass-catcher in college. I think Singletary is the primary back, but Moss will be involved and likely sees the more valuable touches.
Carolina Panthers Depth Chart
Primary Passing | Secondary Passing | |
Personnel | 11 | 12 |
| % of Passes | 78% | 15% |
WR | ||
WR | ||
WR (Slot) | - | |
TE | ||
TE | - |
Running Backs
Primary RB: Christian McCaffrey
Goal-Line RB: Christian McCaffrey
Passing-Down RB: Christian McCaffrey
Insurance RB: Mike Davis
Notes: OC Joe Brady used 11 personnel on 77% of LSU’s offensive plays last season, which is basically identical to what the Panthers ran in 2019. I’m not expecting major changes offensively outside of how Robby Anderson fits in. I expect him to run a lot of clear-out routes downfield, with D.J. Moore as the alpha receiver over the middle and Curtis Samuel in the slot as an underneath weapon. Samuel should have a better season… Reports suggest Mike Davis is in the driver’s seat for the insurance job.
Chicago Bears Depth Chart
Primary Passing | Secondary Passing | |
Personnel | 11 | 10 |
| % of Passes | 65% | 13% |
WR | ||
WR | ||
WR (Slot) | ||
WR (Slot) | - | |
TE | - |
Running Backs
Primary RB: David Montgomery
Secondary RB: Tarik Cohen
Goal-Line RB: David Montgomery
Passing-Down RB: Tarik Cohen
Notes: Keep drafting Allen Robinson and Anthony Miller. Volume is coming… David Montgomery’s Week 1 status is in question with his groin injury. The Bears don’t have a true insurance back, so the offense could be in an odd situation with Tarik Cohen and Cordarrelle Patterson better in gadget roles.
Cincinnati Bengals Depth Chart
Primary Passing | Secondary Passing | |
Personnel | 11 | 12 |
| % of Passes | 79% | 14% |
WR | A.J. Green | A.J. Green |
WR | - | |
WR (Slot) | ||
TE | ||
TE | - |
Running Backs
Primary RB: Joe Mixon
Goal-Line RB: Joe Mixon
Passing-Down RB: Joe Mixon
Insurance RB: Giovani Bernard + Trayveon Williams
Notes: The battle for the No. 3 receiver job is unsettled. John Ross may draw the veteran nod with Tee Higgins missing a portion of training camp, but Higgins will put pressure on him early in the season, if not in Week 1. They could just rotate drives or something similar to that in September. Auden Tate is the fourth or fifth option most likely… Deep sleeper Rodney Anderson was cut due to injuries (sad), but his release sets up deep sleeper Trayveon Williams for an insurance role alongside Giovani Bernard. I liked Williams as a prospect outside of his own injury concerns.
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Cleveland Browns Depth Chart
Primary Passing | Secondary Passing | |
Personnel | 12 | 11 |
| % of Passes | 51% | 29% |
WR | ||
WR | - | |
WR (Slot) | ||
TE | ||
TE | - |
Running Backs
Primary RB: Nick Chubb
Secondary RB: Kareem Hunt
Goal-Line RB: Nick Chubb
Passing-Down RB: Kareem Hunt
Note: Between Weeks 10-17 last year, 49% of the Browns’ neutral-situation passes were in 11 personnel, but the new coaching staff will likely be inserting more 12 personnel this season. I listed the Vikings’ 2019 snap percentages above as they should be closer to what we see in 2020.
Dallas Cowboys Depth Chart
Primary Passing | Secondary Passing | |
Personnel | 11 | 12 |
| % of Passes | 79% | 12% |
WR | ||
WR | ||
WR (Slot) | - | |
TE | ||
TE | - |
Running Backs
Primary RB: Ezekiel Elliott
Goal-Line RB: Ezekiel Elliott
Passing-Down RB: Ezekiel Elliott
Insurance RB: Tony Pollard
Notes: Michael Gallup will line up as the X receiver on most snaps with Amari Cooper and CeeDee Lamb splitting time between slot receiver and flanker. I think Lamb has the most slot snaps of the group, but they’ll move around a decent bit. In the end, it doesn’t matter too much. Just draft all three of these dudes.
Denver Broncos Depth Chart
Primary Passing | Secondary Passing | |
Personnel | 11 | 21 |
| % of Passes | 54% | 17% |
WR | ||
WR | - | |
WR (Slot) | ||
TE |
Running Backs
Primary RB: Melvin Gordon
Secondary RB: Phillip Lindsay
Goal-Line RB: Melvin Gordon
Passing-Down RB: Melvin Gordon
Notes: The Broncos won’t use as much 21 personnel after trading fullback Andy Janovich to Cleveland. That likely means more 11 personnel is coming on pass plays, especially with the investments they made at receiver this past draft. Speaking of them, Jerry Jeudy can play Z or slot receiver in this offense. Especially with slot receiver KJ Hamler (hamstring) likely out for Week 1 and beyond, I expect outside receiver Tim Patrick to play early, driving Jeudy into the slot. If Hamler earns a role later on, they will move Jeudy to Z. I don’t think it will make much of a difference for Jeudy’s outlook in general.
Detroit Lions Depth Chart
Primary Passing | Secondary Passing | |
Personnel | 11 | 12 |
| % of Passes | 83% | 12% |
WR | ||
WR | ||
WR (Slot) | - | |
TE | ||
TE | - |
Running Backs
Primary RB: Kerryon Johnson
Secondary RB: D’Andre Swift
Goal-Line RB: Kerryon Johnson
Passing-Down RB: D’Andre Swift
Notes: D’Andre Swift’s leg injury during training camp likely costs him some snaps early in the season, but I’m not sure how long Kerryon Johnson can keep Swift sidelined, assuming Swift’s health improves. I’m not sure either will be RB2 plays in September.
Green Bay Packers Depth Chart
Primary Passing | Secondary Passing | |
Personnel | 11 | 12 |
| % of Passes | 69% | 18% |
WR | ||
WR | - | |
WR (Slot) | ||
TE | ||
TE | - |
Running Backs
Primary RB: Aaron Jones
Goal-Line RB: Aaron Jones (maybe AJ Dillon)
Passing-Down RB: Aaron Jones
Insurance RB: AJ Dillon
Notes: Allen Lazard “solidified” the No. 2 role. I’m projecting Marquez Valdes-Scantling to get the first crack at the third spot, but Equanimeous St. Brown is a deep sleeper as someone who could be given more chances in his third season… Robert Tonyan has been splitting first-team reps with Jace Sternberger, who is definitely not locked into the starting spot. For fantasy purposes, we should be rooting for Sternberger, an ultra-productive college producer… Aaron Jones’ goal-line role is a question mark with 247-pound rookie AJ Dillon being a threat for short-yardage work. Reserving this goal-line gig could be the difference between RB1 and high-end RB2 production for Jones.
Houston Texans Depth Chart
Primary Passing | Secondary Passing | |
Personnel | 11 | 12 |
| % of Passes | 68% | 28% |
WR | ||
WR | ||
WR (Slot) | - | |
TE | ||
TE | - |
Running Backs
Primary RB: David Johnson
Secondary RB: Duke Johnson
Goal-Line RB: David Johnson
Passing-Down RB: Duke Johnson
Indianapolis Colts Depth Chart
Primary Passing | Secondary Passing | |
Personnel | 11 | 12 |
| % of Passes | 62% | 24% |
WR | ||
WR | - | |
WR (Slot) | ||
TE | ||
TE | - |
Running Backs
Primary RB: Jonathan Taylor
Secondary RB: Marlon Mack
Goal-Line RB: Jonathan Taylor
Passing-Down RB: Nyheim Hines
Notes: There’s a good chance that Zach Pascal rotates in with Parris Campbell and Michael Pittman early in the season.
Jacksonville Jaguars Depth Chart
Primary Passing | Secondary Passing | |
Personnel | 11 | 10 |
| % of Passes | 70% | 19% |
WR | ||
WR | ||
WR (Slot) | ||
WR (Slot | - | |
TE | - |
Running Backs
Primary RB: Devine Ozigbo
Secondary RB: maybe Chris Thompson or Ryquell Armstead
Goal-Line RB: maybe Ryquell Armstead
Passing-Down RB: Chris Thompson
Notes: If forced to choose, give me Devine Ozigbo over Ryquell Armstead for the lead back role to start the season. I don’t think either are very good and they won’t be in positive game script in most games, but Ozigbo at least was healthy in camp. I thought he was more explosive on tape as well. Ultimately, I think Chris Thompson outscores both in PPR leagues. Jacksonville could easily add competition following 53-man roster trim downs.
Kansas City Chiefs Depth Chart
Primary Passing | Secondary Passing | |
Personnel | 11 | 12 |
| % of Passes | 72% | 24% |
WR | ||
WR | - | |
WR (Slot) | ||
TE | ||
TE | - | Ricky Seals-Jones |
Running Backs
Primary RB: Clyde Edwards-Helaire
Goal-Line RB: Clyde Edwards-Helaire
Passing-Down RB: Clyde Edwards-Helaire
Insurance RB: Darrel Williams
Notes: The people want Mecole Hardman to be a thing, but it won’t be easy for that to happen. During the 2019 playoff run, Sammy Watkins ran more routes than Hardman (123 to 17) and also out-targeted him (18 to 6). During training camp, “Tyreek Hill and Sammy Watkins were clearly the two starters. Mecole Hardman was in there as the third receiver.” I think Hardman will be schemed touches and is an intriguing talent with the ball in his hands, but Watkins fits the No. 2 role better as a more all-around player. They both have upside if things click… Darrel Williams was the clear No. 2 back ahead of DeAndre Washington and Darwin Thompson during the second week of training camp.
