Washington Commanders Defense — Yards Allowed by Quarter (2025)
The Washington Commanders allowed 1,758 total yards in the 2026 regular season — 351.6 per game, 27th of 32 (#1 allowed the fewest). By quarter, they allowed 61.3 passing yards per first quarter (league average 48.4), ranking #30 of 32. They were a bottom-3 Q1 passing defense. Full quarter-by-quarter allowances by position below.
2026 season totals
| Total yards allowed | Per game | Games | NFL rank |
|---|
| 1,758 | 351.6 | 5 | 27th 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 | 61.3 (#30) | 70.3 (#24) | 65.4 (#28) | 55.1 (#9) | 252.2 (#30) |
| rushing | 30.1 (#22) | 35.3 (#29) | 28.7 (#12) | 38.0 (#28) | 132.1 (#27) |
| WR receiving | 45.4 (#32) | 48.1 (#25) | 41.7 (#28) | 27.4 (#4) | 162.7 (#28) |
| TE receiving | 9.3 (#9) | 16.4 (#21) | 16.9 (#28) | 17.1 (#22) | 59.7 (#25) |
| RB receiving | 6.6 (#22) | 5.8 (#7) | 6.8 (#14) | 10.6 (#26) | 29.8 (#13) |
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
- Washington Commanders were #30 of 32 (most generous) against passing in Q1, allowing 61.3 yards per game.
- Washington Commanders were #32 of 32 (most generous) against WR receiving in Q1, allowing 45.4 yards per game.
FAQ
Which quarter did the Washington Commanders defense allow the most passing yards in 2025?
Q2 — 70.3 passing yards per game.
How many yards did the Washington Commanders defense give up in 2026?
1,758 total yards in the 2026 regular season, 351.6 per game — 27th of 32 in the NFL, where #1 allowed the fewest.
How many passing yards per game did the Washington Commanders allow in 2025?
252.2 per game across all four quarters (#30 of 32, where #1 allowed the fewest).
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