Indianapolis Colts Defense — Yards Allowed by Quarter (2025)
The Indianapolis Colts allowed 5,962 total yards in the 2025 regular season — 350.7 per game, 23rd of 32 (#1 allowed the fewest). By quarter, they allowed 48.3 passing yards per first quarter (league average 49.1), ranking #17 of 32. They were a top-3 stingiest Q1 rushing defense. Full quarter-by-quarter allowances by position below.
2025 season totals
| Total yards allowed | Per game | Games | NFL rank |
|---|
| 5,962 | 350.7 | 17 | 23rd 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 (#17) | 75.7 (#29) | 63.2 (#30) | 68.9 (#24) | 256.2 (#30) |
| rushing | 18.8 (#1) | 30.4 (#22) | 24.8 (#8) | 26.8 (#11) | 100.9 (#6) |
| WR receiving | 27.3 (#13) | 52.1 (#30) | 35.8 (#24) | 46.9 (#29) | 162.1 (#27) |
| TE receiving | 15.8 (#26) | 19.4 (#30) | 21.6 (#32) | 12.7 (#14) | 69.5 (#31) |
| RB receiving | 5.2 (#12) | 4.2 (#2) | 5.9 (#11) | 9.4 (#17) | 24.7 (#4) |
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
- Indianapolis Colts were #30 of 32 (most generous) against passing in Q3, allowing 63.2 yards per game.
- Indianapolis Colts were #1 of 32 (stingiest) against rushing in Q1, allowing 18.8 yards per game.
- Indianapolis Colts were #30 of 32 (most generous) against WR receiving in Q2, allowing 52.1 yards per game.
- Indianapolis Colts were #30 of 32 (most generous) against TE receiving in Q2, allowing 19.4 yards per game.
- Indianapolis Colts were #32 of 32 (most generous) against TE receiving in Q3, allowing 21.6 yards per game.
- Indianapolis Colts were #2 of 32 (stingiest) against RB receiving in Q2, allowing 4.2 yards per game.
FAQ
Which quarter did the Indianapolis Colts defense allow the most passing yards in 2025?
Q2 — 75.7 passing yards per game.
How many yards did the Indianapolis Colts defense give up in 2025?
5,962 total yards in the 2025 regular season, 350.7 per game — 23rd of 32 in the NFL, where #1 allowed the fewest.
How many passing yards per game did the Indianapolis Colts allow in 2025?
256.2 per game across all four quarters (#30 of 32, where #1 allowed the fewest).
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