Minnesota Vikings Defense — Yards Allowed by Quarter (2025)
The Minnesota Vikings allowed 1,299 total yards in the 2026 regular season — 259.8 per game, 7th of 32 (#1 allowed the fewest). By quarter, they allowed 41.7 passing yards per first quarter (league average 48.4), ranking #8 of 32. They were a top-3 stingiest Q1 RB receiving defense. Full quarter-by-quarter allowances by position below.
2026 season totals
| Total yards allowed | Per game | Games | NFL rank |
|---|
| 1,299 | 259.8 | 5 | 7th 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 | 41.7 (#8) | 48.5 (#2) | 46.3 (#12) | 47.6 (#5) | 184.1 (#1) |
| rushing | 25.4 (#12) | 23.3 (#6) | 40.8 (#30) | 22.7 (#7) | 112.3 (#15) |
| WR receiving | 28.4 (#13) | 29.6 (#4) | 29.4 (#16) | 35.8 (#14) | 123.2 (#8) |
| TE receiving | 10.9 (#13) | 14.1 (#16) | 12.8 (#20) | 5.3 (#1) | 43.1 (#7) |
| RB receiving | 2.3 (#2) | 4.8 (#3) | 4.1 (#4) | 6.4 (#4) | 17.7 (#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 48.5 yards per game.
- Minnesota Vikings were #30 of 32 (most generous) against rushing in Q3, allowing 40.8 yards per game.
- Minnesota Vikings were #1 of 32 (stingiest) against TE receiving in Q4, allowing 5.3 yards per game.
- Minnesota Vikings were #2 of 32 (stingiest) against RB receiving in Q1, allowing 2.3 yards per game.
- Minnesota Vikings were #3 of 32 (stingiest) against RB receiving in Q2, allowing 4.8 yards per game.
FAQ
Which quarter did the Minnesota Vikings defense allow the most passing yards in 2025?
Q2 — 48.5 passing yards per game.
How many yards did the Minnesota Vikings defense give up in 2026?
1,299 total yards in the 2026 regular season, 259.8 per game — 7th of 32 in the NFL, where #1 allowed the fewest.
How many passing yards per game did the Minnesota Vikings allow in 2025?
184.1 per game across all four quarters (#1 of 32, where #1 allowed the fewest).
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