New York Jets Defense — Yards Allowed by Quarter (2025)
In 2025, the New York Jets allowed 61.2 passing yards per first quarter (league average 49.1), ranking #29 of 32. They were a bottom-3 Q1 rushing 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 | 61.2 (#29) | 75.3 (#28) | 48.3 (#14) | 41.7 (#2) | 226.4 (#16) |
| rushing | 42.1 (#32) | 30.4 (#21) | 34.2 (#26) | 32.5 (#24) | 139.2 (#30) |
| WR receiving | 35.0 (#23) | 45.6 (#26) | 29.5 (#15) | 26.7 (#4) | 136.8 (#16) |
| TE receiving | 19.2 (#32) | 15.2 (#18) | 10.4 (#12) | 9.0 (#5) | 53.8 (#17) |
| RB receiving | 6.0 (#20) | 14.2 (#30) | 8.1 (#18) | 5.6 (#4) | 33.8 (#23) |
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 York Jets were #2 of 32 (stingiest) against passing in Q4, allowing 41.7 yards per game.
- New York Jets were #32 of 32 (most generous) against rushing in Q1, allowing 42.1 yards per game.
- New York Jets were #32 of 32 (most generous) against TE receiving in Q1, allowing 19.2 yards per game.
- New York Jets were #30 of 32 (most generous) against RB receiving in Q2, allowing 14.2 yards per game.
FAQ
Which quarter did the New York Jets defense allow the most passing yards in 2025?
Q2 — 75.3 passing yards per game.
How many passing yards per game did the New York Jets allow in 2025?
226.4 per game across all four quarters (#16 of 32, where #1 allowed the fewest).
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