Houston Texans Defense — Yards Allowed by Quarter (2025)
The Houston Texans allowed 1,564 total yards in the 2026 regular season — 312.8 per game, 18th of 32 (#1 allowed the fewest). By quarter, they allowed 37.7 passing yards per first quarter (league average 48.4), ranking #4 of 32. Full quarter-by-quarter allowances by position below.
2026 season totals
| Total yards allowed | Per game | Games | NFL rank |
|---|
| 1,564 | 312.8 | 5 | 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 | 37.7 (#4) | 58.1 (#8) | 59.1 (#25) | 62.5 (#17) | 217.3 (#13) |
| rushing | 24.4 (#9) | 15.0 (#1) | 20.8 (#4) | 27.7 (#16) | 87.9 (#2) |
| WR receiving | 25.2 (#9) | 41.9 (#17) | 37.7 (#25) | 35.2 (#12) | 139.9 (#17) |
| TE receiving | 8.9 (#7) | 8.2 (#2) | 12.3 (#17) | 15.9 (#21) | 45.3 (#9) |
| RB receiving | 3.6 (#7) | 8.0 (#15) | 9.1 (#21) | 10.3 (#24) | 30.9 (#17) |
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
- Houston Texans were #1 of 32 (stingiest) against rushing in Q2, allowing 15.0 yards per game.
- Houston Texans were #2 of 32 (stingiest) against TE receiving in Q2, allowing 8.2 yards per game.
FAQ
Which quarter did the Houston Texans defense allow the most passing yards in 2025?
Q4 — 62.5 passing yards per game.
How many yards did the Houston Texans defense give up in 2026?
1,564 total yards in the 2026 regular season, 312.8 per game — 18th of 32 in the NFL, where #1 allowed the fewest.
How many passing yards per game did the Houston Texans allow in 2025?
217.3 per game across all four quarters (#13 of 32, where #1 allowed the fewest).
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