Pittsburgh Steelers Defense — Yards Allowed by Quarter (2025)
The Pittsburgh Steelers allowed 6,091 total yards in the 2025 regular season — 358.3 per game, 26th of 32 (#1 allowed the fewest). By quarter, they allowed 52.0 passing yards per first quarter (league average 49.1), ranking #24 of 32. They were a top-3 stingiest Q1 RB receiving defense. Full quarter-by-quarter allowances by position below.
2025 season totals
| Total yards allowed | Per game | Games | NFL rank |
|---|
| 6,091 | 358.3 | 17 | 26th 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 | 52.0 (#24) | 60.7 (#14) | 47.2 (#11) | 100.5 (#32) | 260.4 (#32) |
| rushing | 27.5 (#16) | 32.9 (#25) | 31.9 (#22) | 23.6 (#5) | 115.9 (#14) |
| WR receiving | 37.6 (#27) | 39.9 (#14) | 31.2 (#17) | 57.9 (#32) | 166.7 (#32) |
| TE receiving | 12.3 (#16) | 9.5 (#6) | 12.7 (#23) | 29.2 (#31) | 63.7 (#27) |
| RB receiving | 2.2 (#2) | 11.2 (#26) | 3.3 (#4) | 12.9 (#28) | 29.7 (#16) |
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 100.5 yards per game.
- Pittsburgh Steelers were #32 of 32 (most generous) against WR receiving in Q4, allowing 57.9 yards per game.
- Pittsburgh Steelers were #31 of 32 (most generous) against TE receiving in Q4, allowing 29.2 yards per game.
- Pittsburgh Steelers were #2 of 32 (stingiest) against RB receiving in Q1, allowing 2.2 yards per game.
FAQ
Which quarter did the Pittsburgh Steelers defense allow the most passing yards in 2025?
Q4 — 100.5 passing yards per game.
How many yards did the Pittsburgh Steelers defense give up in 2025?
6,091 total yards in the 2025 regular season, 358.3 per game — 26th of 32 in the NFL, where #1 allowed the fewest.
How many passing yards per game did the Pittsburgh Steelers allow in 2025?
260.4 per game across all four quarters (#32 of 32, where #1 allowed the fewest).
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