Pittsburgh Steelers Defense — Yards Allowed by Quarter (2025)
The Pittsburgh Steelers allowed 1,626 total yards in the 2026 regular season — 325.2 per game, 19th of 32 (#1 allowed the fewest). By quarter, they allowed 51.2 passing yards per first quarter (league average 48.4), ranking #20 of 32. Full quarter-by-quarter allowances by position below.
2026 season totals
| Total yards allowed | Per game | Games | NFL rank |
|---|
| 1,626 | 325.2 | 5 | 19th 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 | 51.2 (#20) | 59.6 (#11) | 54.1 (#20) | 85.3 (#32) | 250.2 (#27) |
| rushing | 27.6 (#18) | 29.2 (#16) | 34.6 (#25) | 22.6 (#5) | 113.9 (#16) |
| WR receiving | 31.7 (#18) | 41.4 (#15) | 36.2 (#23) | 52.8 (#31) | 162.1 (#27) |
| TE receiving | 16.0 (#29) | 7.5 (#1) | 12.9 (#22) | 21.1 (#29) | 57.5 (#24) |
| RB receiving | 3.5 (#5) | 10.7 (#27) | 5.1 (#10) | 10.9 (#28) | 30.2 (#15) |
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
- Pittsburgh Steelers were #32 of 32 (most generous) against passing in Q4, allowing 85.3 yards per game.
- Pittsburgh Steelers were #31 of 32 (most generous) against WR receiving in Q4, allowing 52.8 yards per game.
- Pittsburgh Steelers were #1 of 32 (stingiest) against TE receiving in Q2, allowing 7.5 yards per game.
FAQ
Which quarter did the Pittsburgh Steelers defense allow the most passing yards in 2025?
Q4 — 85.3 passing yards per game.
How many yards did the Pittsburgh Steelers defense give up in 2026?
1,626 total yards in the 2026 regular season, 325.2 per game — 19th of 32 in the NFL, where #1 allowed the fewest.
How many passing yards per game did the Pittsburgh Steelers allow in 2025?
250.2 per game across all four quarters (#27 of 32, where #1 allowed the fewest).
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