San Francisco 49ers Defense — Yards Allowed by Quarter (2025)
The San Francisco 49ers allowed 1,238 total yards in the 2026 regular season — 309.5 per game, 3rd of 32 (#1 allowed the fewest). By quarter, they allowed 54.3 passing yards per first quarter (league average 48.4), ranking #25 of 32. They were a top-3 stingiest Q1 TE receiving defense. Full quarter-by-quarter allowances by position below.
2026 season totals
| Total yards allowed | Per game | Games | NFL rank |
|---|
| 1,238 | 309.5 | 4 | 3rd 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 | 54.3 (#25) | 60.3 (#12) | 50.4 (#15) | 67.3 (#23) | 232.3 (#19) |
| rushing | 35.8 (#28) | 25.1 (#9) | 21.4 (#6) | 29.2 (#19) | 111.5 (#13) |
| WR receiving | 34.2 (#25) | 32.2 (#6) | 31.7 (#19) | 41.3 (#21) | 139.3 (#16) |
| TE receiving | 5.4 (#3) | 19.2 (#29) | 9.7 (#7) | 17.5 (#24) | 51.8 (#14) |
| RB receiving | 14.7 (#32) | 9.0 (#18) | 9.1 (#22) | 7.9 (#11) | 40.7 (#31) |
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
- San Francisco 49ers were #3 of 32 (stingiest) against TE receiving in Q1, allowing 5.4 yards per game.
- San Francisco 49ers were #32 of 32 (most generous) against RB receiving in Q1, allowing 14.7 yards per game.
FAQ
Which quarter did the San Francisco 49ers defense allow the most passing yards in 2025?
Q4 — 67.3 passing yards per game.
How many yards did the San Francisco 49ers defense give up in 2026?
1,238 total yards in the 2026 regular season, 309.5 per game — 3rd of 32 in the NFL, where #1 allowed the fewest.
How many passing yards per game did the San Francisco 49ers allow in 2025?
232.3 per game across all four quarters (#19 of 32, where #1 allowed the fewest).
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