Detroit Lions Defense — Yards Allowed by Quarter (2025)
The Detroit Lions allowed 5,665 total yards in the 2025 regular season — 333.2 per game, 18th of 32 (#1 allowed the fewest). By quarter, they allowed 50.8 passing yards per first quarter (league average 49.1), ranking #21 of 32. Full quarter-by-quarter allowances by position below.
2025 season totals
| Total yards allowed | Per game | Games | NFL rank |
|---|
| 5,665 | 333.2 | 17 | 18th 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 | 50.8 (#21) | 68.9 (#22) | 54.7 (#22) | 64.7 (#19) | 239.1 (#21) |
| rushing | 25.7 (#11) | 20.5 (#2) | 29.9 (#18) | 41.1 (#31) | 117.2 (#16) |
| WR receiving | 37.7 (#28) | 47.4 (#27) | 35.8 (#25) | 37.4 (#17) | 158.4 (#24) |
| TE receiving | 9.7 (#10) | 11.7 (#13) | 13.1 (#25) | 19.2 (#29) | 53.7 (#16) |
| RB receiving | 3.4 (#6) | 9.8 (#23) | 5.7 (#10) | 6.3 (#6) | 25.2 (#6) |
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 #2 of 32 (stingiest) against rushing in Q2, allowing 20.5 yards per game.
- Detroit Lions were #31 of 32 (most generous) against rushing in Q4, allowing 41.1 yards per game.
FAQ
Which quarter did the Detroit Lions defense allow the most passing yards in 2025?
Q2 — 68.9 passing yards per game.
How many yards did the Detroit Lions defense give up in 2025?
5,665 total yards in the 2025 regular season, 333.2 per game — 18th of 32 in the NFL, where #1 allowed the fewest.
How many passing yards per game did the Detroit Lions allow in 2025?
239.1 per game across all four quarters (#21 of 32, where #1 allowed the fewest).
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