Detroit Lions Defense — Yards Allowed by Quarter (2025)
The Detroit Lions allowed 1,704 total yards in the 2026 regular season — 426.0 per game, 25th of 32 (#1 allowed the fewest). By quarter, they allowed 46.8 passing yards per first quarter (league average 48.4), ranking #15 of 32. They were a top-3 stingiest Q1 RB receiving defense. Full quarter-by-quarter allowances by position below.
2026 season totals
| Total yards allowed | Per game | Games | NFL rank |
|---|
| 1,704 | 426.0 | 4 | 25th 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 | 46.8 (#15) | 68.2 (#22) | 62.9 (#27) | 73.6 (#28) | 251.6 (#29) |
| rushing | 25.3 (#10) | 21.8 (#5) | 31.1 (#20) | 38.8 (#30) | 117.0 (#17) |
| WR receiving | 34.8 (#26) | 41.4 (#16) | 43.1 (#30) | 45.6 (#26) | 164.9 (#29) |
| TE receiving | 9.8 (#10) | 16.4 (#22) | 13.8 (#25) | 21.9 (#30) | 62.0 (#27) |
| RB receiving | 2.3 (#1) | 10.3 (#24) | 6.1 (#12) | 4.2 (#1) | 22.9 (#3) |
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
- Detroit Lions were #30 of 32 (most generous) against rushing in Q4, allowing 38.8 yards per game.
- Detroit Lions were #30 of 32 (most generous) against WR receiving in Q3, allowing 43.1 yards per game.
- Detroit Lions were #30 of 32 (most generous) against TE receiving in Q4, allowing 21.9 yards per game.
- Detroit Lions were #1 of 32 (stingiest) against RB receiving in Q1, allowing 2.3 yards per game.
- Detroit Lions were #1 of 32 (stingiest) against RB receiving in Q4, allowing 4.2 yards per game.
FAQ
Which quarter did the Detroit Lions defense allow the most passing yards in 2025?
Q4 — 73.6 passing yards per game.
How many yards did the Detroit Lions defense give up in 2026?
1,704 total yards in the 2026 regular season, 426.0 per game — 25th of 32 in the NFL, where #1 allowed the fewest.
How many passing yards per game did the Detroit Lions allow in 2025?
251.6 per game across all four quarters (#29 of 32, where #1 allowed the fewest).
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