The H-back lines up next to the TE, but a yard behind the line of scrimmage so as not to “cover up” the TE, resulting in an illegal formation which I’ll get to next. It’s part TE, part FB, and with a dash of WR thrown in, depending on the player. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY SportsĪn “H-back” is, however, a bit of a hybrid position. Columbus, OH, USA Miami Dolphins fullback Charles Clay (42) makes a catch in between Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Nate Clements (22) and middle linebacker Rey Maualuga (58) in the second quarter at Paul Brown Stadium. I won’t insult you by telling you what a quarterback is.

Use this quick trick to follow some of the more technically-speaking commentators or bloggers on TV, the radio, and the internet. So, a “12” package means one RB, two TEs, and 5-(1+2) = 2 WRs. Add the two numbers, subtract from five, and that remaining number is how many wide receivers in the formation. The second number is the number of tight ends in any given formation. The first number is the number of running backs. There’s a very simple mathematical formula that tells you exactly what they mean:

You’ll hear terms like their “11” package or their “22” package. While I realize this is a Carolina Panthers website (I was only editor of the joint for a year, hello), I also know that some commonly-used terms might sound a bit alien to the uninitiated so I’d like to help clarify some of that.

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