Atlanta Falcons Defense — Yards Allowed by Quarter (2025)
The Atlanta Falcons allowed 1,259 total yards in the 2026 regular season — 314.8 per game, 4th of 32 (#1 allowed the fewest). By quarter, they allowed 51.8 passing yards per first quarter (league average 48.4), ranking #22 of 32. Full quarter-by-quarter allowances by position below.
2026 season totals
| Total yards allowed | Per game | Games | NFL rank |
|---|
| 1,259 | 314.8 | 4 | 4th of 32 |
Net yards allowed on scrimmage plays, regular season, sacks included — the standard total.
Yards allowed per quarter, by category (rank of 32)
Per-game averages over this defense's most recent
18 games. Category yardage is gross (receiving yards by position);
the season total above is net of sacks, the way standings count it.
| Category | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Game |
|---|
| passing | 51.8 (#22) | 62.2 (#13) | 69.2 (#31) | 58.8 (#11) | 242.0 (#23) |
| rushing | 26.8 (#14) | 20.9 (#4) | 25.5 (#9) | 38.5 (#29) | 111.7 (#14) |
| WR receiving | 32.3 (#20) | 43.6 (#19) | 44.2 (#31) | 38.2 (#18) | 158.3 (#24) |
| TE receiving | 13.2 (#22) | 12.4 (#12) | 12.2 (#16) | 10.8 (#8) | 48.6 (#12) |
| RB receiving | 6.3 (#21) | 5.5 (#6) | 11.7 (#30) | 9.2 (#20) | 32.8 (#22) |
Rank #1 = fewest allowed (stingiest). Categories split
receiving by the receiver's position — the split most sites never publish.
Game = all four quarters combined, ranked across teams.
Notable extremes
- Atlanta Falcons were #31 of 32 (most generous) against passing in Q3, allowing 69.2 yards per game.
- Atlanta Falcons were #31 of 32 (most generous) against WR receiving in Q3, allowing 44.2 yards per game.
- Atlanta Falcons were #30 of 32 (most generous) against RB receiving in Q3, allowing 11.7 yards per game.
FAQ
Which quarter did the Atlanta Falcons defense allow the most passing yards in 2025?
Q3 — 69.2 passing yards per game.
How many yards did the Atlanta Falcons defense give up in 2026?
1,259 total yards in the 2026 regular season, 314.8 per game — 4th of 32 in the NFL, where #1 allowed the fewest.
How many passing yards per game did the Atlanta Falcons allow in 2025?
242.0 per game across all four quarters (#23 of 32, where #1 allowed the fewest).
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