Indianapolis Colts Defense — Yards Allowed by Quarter (2025)
The Indianapolis Colts allowed 1,926 total yards in the 2026 regular season — 385.2 per game, 31st of 32 (#1 allowed the fewest). By quarter, they allowed 55.8 passing yards per first quarter (league average 48.4), ranking #26 of 32. They were a top-3 stingiest Q1 rushing defense. Full quarter-by-quarter allowances by position below.
2026 season totals
| Total yards allowed | Per game | Games | NFL rank |
|---|
| 1,926 | 385.2 | 5 | 31st 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 | 55.8 (#26) | 73.9 (#29) | 67.3 (#30) | 66.4 (#21) | 263.4 (#32) |
| rushing | 20.6 (#3) | 33.0 (#24) | 26.5 (#10) | 26.9 (#14) | 107.0 (#7) |
| WR receiving | 29.0 (#14) | 48.4 (#27) | 38.3 (#26) | 45.2 (#25) | 161.0 (#26) |
| TE receiving | 15.7 (#28) | 18.2 (#28) | 23.9 (#32) | 12.3 (#13) | 70.2 (#31) |
| RB receiving | 11.1 (#31) | 7.3 (#11) | 5.1 (#9) | 8.1 (#13) | 31.5 (#19) |
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 67.3 yards per game.
- Indianapolis Colts were #3 of 32 (stingiest) against rushing in Q1, allowing 20.6 yards per game.
- Indianapolis Colts were #32 of 32 (most generous) against TE receiving in Q3, allowing 23.9 yards per game.
- Indianapolis Colts were #31 of 32 (most generous) against RB receiving in Q1, allowing 11.1 yards per game.
FAQ
Which quarter did the Indianapolis Colts defense allow the most passing yards in 2025?
Q2 — 73.9 passing yards per game.
How many yards did the Indianapolis Colts defense give up in 2026?
1,926 total yards in the 2026 regular season, 385.2 per game — 31st of 32 in the NFL, where #1 allowed the fewest.
How many passing yards per game did the Indianapolis Colts allow in 2025?
263.4 per game across all four quarters (#32 of 32, where #1 allowed the fewest).
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