Chicago Bears Defense — Yards Allowed by Quarter (2025)
The Chicago Bears allowed 1,561 total yards in the 2026 regular season — 312.2 per game, 17th of 32 (#1 allowed the fewest). By quarter, they allowed 44.3 passing yards per first quarter (league average 48.4), ranking #10 of 32. Full quarter-by-quarter allowances by position below.
2026 season totals
| Total yards allowed | Per game | Games | NFL rank |
|---|
| 1,561 | 312.2 | 5 | 17th 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 | 44.3 (#10) | 74.8 (#30) | 48.2 (#14) | 76.1 (#29) | 243.4 (#24) |
| rushing | 27.1 (#16) | 30.6 (#21) | 30.4 (#17) | 30.1 (#20) | 118.2 (#19) |
| WR receiving | 33.1 (#23) | 51.4 (#31) | 31.7 (#20) | 52.6 (#30) | 168.9 (#31) |
| TE receiving | 7.7 (#6) | 14.4 (#17) | 11.7 (#13) | 12.9 (#15) | 46.7 (#10) |
| RB receiving | 3.6 (#6) | 8.9 (#17) | 4.4 (#6) | 10.5 (#25) | 27.4 (#8) |
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
- Chicago Bears were #30 of 32 (most generous) against passing in Q2, allowing 74.8 yards per game.
- Chicago Bears were #31 of 32 (most generous) against WR receiving in Q2, allowing 51.4 yards per game.
- Chicago Bears were #30 of 32 (most generous) against WR receiving in Q4, allowing 52.6 yards per game.
FAQ
Which quarter did the Chicago Bears defense allow the most passing yards in 2025?
Q4 — 76.1 passing yards per game.
How many yards did the Chicago Bears defense give up in 2026?
1,561 total yards in the 2026 regular season, 312.2 per game — 17th of 32 in the NFL, where #1 allowed the fewest.
How many passing yards per game did the Chicago Bears allow in 2025?
243.4 per game across all four quarters (#24 of 32, where #1 allowed the fewest).
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