Tampa Bay Buccaneers Defense — Yards Allowed by Quarter (2025)
In 2025, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers allowed 61.0 passing yards per first quarter (league average 49.1), ranking #28 of 32. They were a top-3 stingiest 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 | 61.0 (#28) | 72.4 (#25) | 50.1 (#16) | 72.1 (#27) | 255.6 (#29) |
| rushing | 21.5 (#2) | 23.8 (#4) | 29.7 (#16) | 23.1 (#3) | 98.1 (#4) |
| WR receiving | 36.8 (#26) | 42.7 (#19) | 28.3 (#12) | 42.4 (#24) | 150.3 (#22) |
| TE receiving | 9.3 (#8) | 16.6 (#21) | 10.8 (#14) | 18.1 (#27) | 54.8 (#21) |
| RB receiving | 14.9 (#32) | 13.5 (#29) | 10.6 (#25) | 11.5 (#26) | 50.5 (#32) |
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
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers were #2 of 32 (stingiest) against rushing in Q1, allowing 21.5 yards per game.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers were #3 of 32 (stingiest) against rushing in Q4, allowing 23.1 yards per game.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers were #32 of 32 (most generous) against RB receiving in Q1, allowing 14.9 yards per game.
FAQ
Which quarter did the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense allow the most passing yards in 2025?
Q2 — 72.4 passing yards per game.
How many passing yards per game did the Tampa Bay Buccaneers allow in 2025?
255.6 per game across all four quarters (#29 of 32, where #1 allowed the fewest).
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