Miami Dolphins Defense — Yards Allowed by Quarter (2025)
The Miami Dolphins allowed 1,664 total yards in the 2026 regular season — 332.8 per game, 22nd of 32 (#1 allowed the fewest). By quarter, they allowed 44.9 passing yards per first quarter (league average 48.4), ranking #11 of 32. Full quarter-by-quarter allowances by position below.
2026 season totals
| Total yards allowed | Per game | Games | NFL rank |
|---|
| 1,664 | 332.8 | 5 | 22nd 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 | 44.9 (#11) | 50.1 (#4) | 66.3 (#29) | 67.1 (#22) | 228.3 (#17) |
| rushing | 23.8 (#7) | 30.9 (#22) | 40.9 (#31) | 25.1 (#11) | 120.7 (#20) |
| WR receiving | 26.9 (#11) | 22.4 (#1) | 36.8 (#24) | 41.1 (#20) | 127.2 (#9) |
| TE receiving | 11.9 (#17) | 17.9 (#26) | 18.8 (#29) | 18.4 (#26) | 67.1 (#29) |
| RB receiving | 6.1 (#19) | 9.4 (#21) | 10.7 (#28) | 7.5 (#9) | 33.7 (#25) |
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 40.9 yards per game.
- Miami Dolphins were #1 of 32 (stingiest) against WR receiving in Q2, allowing 22.4 yards per game.
FAQ
Which quarter did the Miami Dolphins defense allow the most passing yards in 2025?
Q4 — 67.1 passing yards per game.
How many yards did the Miami Dolphins defense give up in 2026?
1,664 total yards in the 2026 regular season, 332.8 per game — 22nd of 32 in the NFL, where #1 allowed the fewest.
How many passing yards per game did the Miami Dolphins allow in 2025?
228.3 per game across all four quarters (#17 of 32, where #1 allowed the fewest).
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