Denver Broncos Defense — Yards Allowed by Quarter (2025)
The Denver Broncos allowed 1,506 total yards in the 2026 regular season — 376.5 per game, 13th of 32 (#1 allowed the fewest). By quarter, they allowed 39.2 passing yards per first quarter (league average 48.4), ranking #5 of 32. They were a top-3 stingiest Q1 WR receiving defense. Full quarter-by-quarter allowances by position below.
2026 season totals
| Total yards allowed | Per game | Games | NFL rank |
|---|
| 1,506 | 376.5 | 4 | 13th 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 | 39.2 (#5) | 64.2 (#14) | 40.9 (#5) | 63.4 (#18) | 207.8 (#9) |
| rushing | 27.6 (#17) | 28.9 (#15) | 30.9 (#19) | 22.9 (#8) | 110.3 (#12) |
| WR receiving | 19.5 (#2) | 40.0 (#14) | 26.1 (#6) | 36.3 (#16) | 121.9 (#6) |
| TE receiving | 17.0 (#30) | 16.8 (#24) | 13.2 (#23) | 18.8 (#28) | 65.8 (#28) |
| RB receiving | 2.7 (#3) | 7.3 (#12) | 1.7 (#1) | 7.0 (#8) | 18.7 (#2) |
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
- Denver Broncos were #2 of 32 (stingiest) against WR receiving in Q1, allowing 19.5 yards per game.
- Denver Broncos were #30 of 32 (most generous) against TE receiving in Q1, allowing 17.0 yards per game.
- Denver Broncos were #3 of 32 (stingiest) against RB receiving in Q1, allowing 2.7 yards per game.
- Denver Broncos were #1 of 32 (stingiest) against RB receiving in Q3, allowing 1.7 yards per game.
FAQ
Which quarter did the Denver Broncos defense allow the most passing yards in 2025?
Q2 — 64.2 passing yards per game.
How many yards did the Denver Broncos defense give up in 2026?
1,506 total yards in the 2026 regular season, 376.5 per game — 13th of 32 in the NFL, where #1 allowed the fewest.
How many passing yards per game did the Denver Broncos allow in 2025?
207.8 per game across all four quarters (#9 of 32, where #1 allowed the fewest).
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