Cincinnati Bengals Defense — Yards Allowed by Quarter (2025)
The Cincinnati Bengals allowed 1,728 total yards in the 2026 regular season — 345.6 per game, 26th of 32 (#1 allowed the fewest). By quarter, they allowed 46.3 passing yards per first quarter (league average 48.4), ranking #14 of 32. Full quarter-by-quarter allowances by position below.
2026 season totals
| Total yards allowed | Per game | Games | NFL rank |
|---|
| 1,728 | 345.6 | 5 | 26th 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 | 46.3 (#14) | 75.8 (#31) | 46.0 (#10) | 71.4 (#26) | 239.5 (#22) |
| rushing | 31.7 (#23) | 29.2 (#17) | 41.3 (#32) | 40.7 (#32) | 142.9 (#32) |
| WR receiving | 24.3 (#6) | 37.8 (#11) | 16.4 (#1) | 29.1 (#6) | 107.6 (#2) |
| TE receiving | 13.9 (#23) | 28.9 (#32) | 16.0 (#27) | 32.8 (#32) | 91.7 (#32) |
| RB receiving | 7.9 (#27) | 9.1 (#19) | 13.6 (#32) | 8.4 (#16) | 39.0 (#30) |
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
- Cincinnati Bengals were #31 of 32 (most generous) against passing in Q2, allowing 75.8 yards per game.
- Cincinnati Bengals were #32 of 32 (most generous) against rushing in Q3, allowing 41.3 yards per game.
- Cincinnati Bengals were #32 of 32 (most generous) against rushing in Q4, allowing 40.7 yards per game.
- Cincinnati Bengals were #1 of 32 (stingiest) against WR receiving in Q3, allowing 16.4 yards per game.
- Cincinnati Bengals were #32 of 32 (most generous) against TE receiving in Q2, allowing 28.9 yards per game.
- Cincinnati Bengals were #32 of 32 (most generous) against TE receiving in Q4, allowing 32.8 yards per game.
FAQ
Which quarter did the Cincinnati Bengals defense allow the most passing yards in 2025?
Q2 — 75.8 passing yards per game.
How many yards did the Cincinnati Bengals defense give up in 2026?
1,728 total yards in the 2026 regular season, 345.6 per game — 26th of 32 in the NFL, where #1 allowed the fewest.
How many passing yards per game did the Cincinnati Bengals allow in 2025?
239.5 per game across all four quarters (#22 of 32, where #1 allowed the fewest).
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