Jacksonville Jaguars Defense — Yards Allowed by Quarter (2025)
The Jacksonville Jaguars allowed 1,653 total yards in the 2026 regular season — 330.6 per game, 21st of 32 (#1 allowed the fewest). By quarter, they allowed 43.6 passing yards per first quarter (league average 48.4), ranking #9 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 |
|---|
| 1,653 | 330.6 | 5 | 21st 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 | 43.6 (#9) | 72.4 (#27) | 34.6 (#2) | 84.0 (#31) | 234.6 (#20) |
| rushing | 20.2 (#2) | 18.8 (#2) | 14.6 (#2) | 21.7 (#4) | 75.3 (#1) |
| WR receiving | 23.2 (#4) | 53.1 (#32) | 23.0 (#5) | 53.5 (#32) | 152.7 (#22) |
| TE receiving | 14.6 (#26) | 8.8 (#3) | 6.4 (#2) | 22.1 (#31) | 52.0 (#15) |
| RB receiving | 5.8 (#17) | 10.5 (#25) | 5.1 (#11) | 8.4 (#14) | 29.8 (#12) |
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
- Jacksonville Jaguars were #2 of 32 (stingiest) against passing in Q3, allowing 34.6 yards per game.
- Jacksonville Jaguars were #31 of 32 (most generous) against passing in Q4, allowing 84.0 yards per game.
- Jacksonville Jaguars were #2 of 32 (stingiest) against rushing in Q1, allowing 20.2 yards per game.
- Jacksonville Jaguars were #2 of 32 (stingiest) against rushing in Q2, allowing 18.8 yards per game.
- Jacksonville Jaguars were #2 of 32 (stingiest) against rushing in Q3, allowing 14.6 yards per game.
- Jacksonville Jaguars were #32 of 32 (most generous) against WR receiving in Q2, allowing 53.1 yards per game.
FAQ
Which quarter did the Jacksonville Jaguars defense allow the most passing yards in 2025?
Q4 — 84.0 passing yards per game.
How many yards did the Jacksonville Jaguars defense give up in 2026?
1,653 total yards in the 2026 regular season, 330.6 per game — 21st of 32 in the NFL, where #1 allowed the fewest.
How many passing yards per game did the Jacksonville Jaguars allow in 2025?
234.6 per game across all four quarters (#20 of 32, where #1 allowed the fewest).
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