Los Angeles Chargers Defense — Yards Allowed by Quarter (2025)
The Los Angeles Chargers allowed 1,343 total yards in the 2026 regular season — 335.8 per game, 8th of 32 (#1 allowed the fewest). By quarter, they allowed 46.0 passing yards per first quarter (league average 48.4), ranking #12 of 32. Full quarter-by-quarter allowances by position below.
2026 season totals
| Total yards allowed | Per game | Games | NFL rank |
|---|
| 1,343 | 335.8 | 4 | 8th 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 | 46.0 (#12) | 66.5 (#18) | 50.9 (#16) | 43.3 (#2) | 206.7 (#7) |
| rushing | 33.2 (#25) | 27.6 (#14) | 18.7 (#3) | 30.1 (#21) | 109.6 (#11) |
| WR receiving | 27.4 (#12) | 49.3 (#28) | 30.5 (#17) | 22.8 (#2) | 130.1 (#11) |
| TE receiving | 11.5 (#15) | 9.4 (#5) | 12.8 (#19) | 11.4 (#9) | 45.1 (#8) |
| RB receiving | 7.0 (#25) | 7.8 (#14) | 7.6 (#17) | 9.1 (#18) | 31.5 (#18) |
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
- Los Angeles Chargers were #2 of 32 (stingiest) against passing in Q4, allowing 43.3 yards per game.
- Los Angeles Chargers were #3 of 32 (stingiest) against rushing in Q3, allowing 18.7 yards per game.
- Los Angeles Chargers were #2 of 32 (stingiest) against WR receiving in Q4, allowing 22.8 yards per game.
FAQ
Which quarter did the Los Angeles Chargers defense allow the most passing yards in 2025?
Q2 — 66.5 passing yards per game.
How many yards did the Los Angeles Chargers defense give up in 2026?
1,343 total yards in the 2026 regular season, 335.8 per game — 8th of 32 in the NFL, where #1 allowed the fewest.
How many passing yards per game did the Los Angeles Chargers allow in 2025?
206.7 per game across all four quarters (#7 of 32, where #1 allowed the fewest).