Minnesota Vikings Defense — Yards Allowed by Quarter (2025)
In 2025, the Minnesota Vikings allowed 47.8 passing yards per first quarter (league average 49.1), ranking #13 of 32. 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 | 47.8 (#13) | 47.3 (#2) | 44.5 (#9) | 39.8 (#1) | 179.4 (#2) |
| rushing | 27.5 (#15) | 24.7 (#6) | 37.8 (#29) | 32.2 (#23) | 122.2 (#20) |
| WR receiving | 26.8 (#10) | 30.4 (#5) | 28.9 (#14) | 28.1 (#7) | 114.2 (#4) |
| TE receiving | 16.1 (#27) | 10.7 (#9) | 11.4 (#16) | 7.2 (#2) | 45.3 (#9) |
| RB receiving | 4.8 (#10) | 6.3 (#11) | 4.2 (#5) | 3.9 (#1) | 19.3 (#1) |
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
- Minnesota Vikings were #2 of 32 (stingiest) against passing in Q2, allowing 47.3 yards per game.
- Minnesota Vikings were #1 of 32 (stingiest) against passing in Q4, allowing 39.8 yards per game.
- Minnesota Vikings were #2 of 32 (stingiest) against TE receiving in Q4, allowing 7.2 yards per game.
- Minnesota Vikings were #1 of 32 (stingiest) against RB receiving in Q4, allowing 3.9 yards per game.
FAQ
Which quarter did the Minnesota Vikings defense allow the most passing yards in 2025?
Q1 — 47.8 passing yards per game.
How many passing yards per game did the Minnesota Vikings allow in 2025?
179.4 per game across all four quarters (#2 of 32, where #1 allowed the fewest).
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