Miami Dolphins Defense — Yards Allowed by Quarter (2025)
In 2025, the Miami Dolphins allowed 43.3 passing yards per first quarter (league average 49.1), ranking #6 of 32. They were a top-3 stingiest Q1 WR receiving defense. Full quarter-by-quarter allowances by position below, with full-game totals.
Yards allowed per quarter, by category (rank of 32)
| Category | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Game |
|---|
| passing | 43.3 (#6) | 57.2 (#10) | 62.1 (#29) | 70.4 (#25) | 233.0 (#19) |
| rushing | 30.6 (#23) | 30.1 (#18) | 42.6 (#31) | 28.3 (#14) | 131.6 (#28) |
| WR receiving | 22.7 (#3) | 30.4 (#4) | 33.6 (#21) | 45.3 (#26) | 131.9 (#14) |
| TE receiving | 13.9 (#22) | 17.9 (#26) | 16.6 (#26) | 15.9 (#22) | 64.4 (#29) |
| RB receiving | 6.7 (#24) | 8.6 (#19) | 11.9 (#30) | 8.6 (#14) | 35.8 (#24) |
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
- Miami Dolphins were #31 of 32 (most generous) against rushing in Q3, allowing 42.6 yards per game.
- Miami Dolphins were #3 of 32 (stingiest) against WR receiving in Q1, allowing 22.7 yards per game.
- Miami Dolphins were #30 of 32 (most generous) against RB receiving in Q3, allowing 11.9 yards per game.
FAQ
Which quarter did the Miami Dolphins defense allow the most passing yards in 2025?
Q4 — 70.4 passing yards per game.
How many passing yards per game did the Miami Dolphins allow in 2025?
233.0 per game across all four quarters (#19 of 32, where #1 allowed the fewest).
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