Cleveland Browns Defense — Yards Allowed by Quarter (2025)
In 2025, the Cleveland Browns allowed 43.3 passing yards per first quarter (league average 49.1), ranking #7 of 32. They were a top-3 stingiest Q1 WR receiving defense. Full quarter-by-quarter allowances by position below, with full-game totals.
Yards allowed per quarter, by category (rank of 32)
| Category | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Game |
|---|
| passing | 43.3 (#7) | 54.7 (#7) | 40.6 (#5) | 52.3 (#11) | 190.9 (#4) |
| rushing | 35.9 (#29) | 28.7 (#16) | 38.2 (#30) | 19.4 (#1) | 122.2 (#19) |
| WR receiving | 20.2 (#1) | 32.5 (#7) | 22.7 (#5) | 32.7 (#12) | 108.1 (#1) |
| TE receiving | 13.4 (#20) | 16.8 (#23) | 12.6 (#21) | 11.6 (#10) | 54.4 (#19) |
| RB receiving | 9.7 (#29) | 5.2 (#6) | 5.1 (#6) | 7.9 (#10) | 27.9 (#11) |
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
- Cleveland Browns were #30 of 32 (most generous) against rushing in Q3, allowing 38.2 yards per game.
- Cleveland Browns were #1 of 32 (stingiest) against rushing in Q4, allowing 19.4 yards per game.
- Cleveland Browns were #1 of 32 (stingiest) against WR receiving in Q1, allowing 20.2 yards per game.
FAQ
Which quarter did the Cleveland Browns defense allow the most passing yards in 2025?
Q2 — 54.7 passing yards per game.
How many passing yards per game did the Cleveland Browns allow in 2025?
190.9 per game across all four quarters (#4 of 32, where #1 allowed the fewest).