New England Patriots Defense — Yards Allowed by Quarter (2025)
The New England Patriots allowed 1,482 total yards in the 2026 regular season — 296.4 per game, 11th of 32 (#1 allowed the fewest). By quarter, they allowed 41.6 passing yards per first quarter (league average 48.4), ranking #6 of 32. Full quarter-by-quarter allowances by position below.
2026 season totals
| Total yards allowed | Per game | Games | NFL rank |
|---|
| 1,482 | 296.4 | 5 | 11th 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 | 41.6 (#6) | 48.6 (#3) | 38.1 (#3) | 61.5 (#16) | 189.8 (#2) |
| rushing | 26.9 (#15) | 24.9 (#8) | 26.5 (#11) | 28.8 (#18) | 107.2 (#8) |
| WR receiving | 24.4 (#7) | 29.7 (#5) | 21.0 (#2) | 39.5 (#19) | 114.6 (#3) |
| TE receiving | 14.1 (#24) | 11.0 (#10) | 10.1 (#8) | 11.9 (#11) | 47.1 (#11) |
| RB receiving | 3.1 (#4) | 6.9 (#9) | 6.9 (#15) | 10.1 (#23) | 27.0 (#6) |
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
- New England Patriots were #3 of 32 (stingiest) against passing in Q2, allowing 48.6 yards per game.
- New England Patriots were #3 of 32 (stingiest) against passing in Q3, allowing 38.1 yards per game.
- New England Patriots were #2 of 32 (stingiest) against WR receiving in Q3, allowing 21.0 yards per game.
FAQ
Which quarter did the New England Patriots defense allow the most passing yards in 2025?
Q4 — 61.5 passing yards per game.
How many yards did the New England Patriots defense give up in 2026?
1,482 total yards in the 2026 regular season, 296.4 per game — 11th of 32 in the NFL, where #1 allowed the fewest.
How many passing yards per game did the New England Patriots allow in 2025?
189.8 per game across all four quarters (#2 of 32, where #1 allowed the fewest).
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