Denver Broncos Defense — Yards Allowed by Quarter (2025)
The Denver Broncos allowed 4,733 total yards in the 2025 regular season — 278.4 per game, 2nd of 32 (#1 allowed the fewest). By quarter, they allowed 48.3 passing yards per first quarter (league average 49.1), ranking #16 of 32. They were a bottom-3 Q1 TE receiving defense. Full quarter-by-quarter allowances by position below.
2025 season totals
| Total yards allowed | Per game | Games | NFL rank |
|---|
| 4,733 | 278.4 | 17 | 2nd 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 | 48.3 (#16) | 60.0 (#12) | 47.6 (#12) | 54.1 (#13) | 210.0 (#11) |
| rushing | 23.2 (#6) | 24.4 (#5) | 25.9 (#11) | 25.7 (#9) | 99.2 (#5) |
| WR receiving | 25.2 (#8) | 39.3 (#13) | 30.0 (#16) | 33.3 (#14) | 127.8 (#10) |
| TE receiving | 17.6 (#30) | 16.2 (#20) | 11.6 (#18) | 15.4 (#21) | 60.8 (#25) |
| RB receiving | 5.6 (#16) | 4.5 (#5) | 6.0 (#12) | 4.1 (#2) | 20.1 (#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 #30 of 32 (most generous) against TE receiving in Q1, allowing 17.6 yards per game.
- Denver Broncos were #2 of 32 (stingiest) against RB receiving in Q4, allowing 4.1 yards per game.
FAQ
Which quarter did the Denver Broncos defense allow the most passing yards in 2025?
Q2 — 60.0 passing yards per game.
How many yards did the Denver Broncos defense give up in 2025?
4,733 total yards in the 2025 regular season, 278.4 per game — 2nd of 32 in the NFL, where #1 allowed the fewest.
How many passing yards per game did the Denver Broncos allow in 2025?
210.0 per game across all four quarters (#11 of 32, where #1 allowed the fewest).
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