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Aaron Dobson
WR · DET
VS
NFL
D'Wayne Bates
WR · MIN⚡ 5–1
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Comparing Aaron Dobson and D'Wayne Bates Head to Head

↓ Loses
Aaron Dobson
Aaron Dobson
WR · DET
VS
NFL
⚡ Winner
D'Wayne Bates
D'Wayne Bates
WR · MIN
Career Stats
698
Receiving Yards
1,061
4
Rec Touchdowns
6
13.2
Yards Per Reception
13.3
53
Receptions
80
24
Games Played
47
100
Targets
0
Statistical Verdict
D'Wayne Bates Wins
1–5
Category Wins
6 stats compared
Fantasy
No fantasy data available for 2026.
🤖AI Analysis

The career statistics tell a clear story in this WR comparison. D'Wayne Bates holds the advantage in 5 of 6 key categories, with Targets representing the most decisive gap — a 100% difference that separates these two NFL players. This is not a close debate on the numbers.

Aaron Dobson's Targets of 100 compared to D'Wayne Bates's 0 represents a 100% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Aaron Dobson's edge.

The most competitive category in this matchup is Yards Per Reception, where Aaron Dobson posts 13.2 against D'Wayne Bates's 13.3 — virtually identical figures. Aaron Dobson can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 5-1 tally suggests. In any debate, Yards Per Reception is the statistical ammunition for the Aaron Dobson side.

Wide receiver evaluation centers on yards and touchdowns, but yards per reception reveals explosiveness while receptions indicate target volume and reliability. The greatest receivers in NFL history excel in all three.

D'Wayne Bates wins this head to head comparison decisively — 5 categories to 1. The 100% gap in Targets alone makes a compelling case, but the consistency across multiple categories confirms D'Wayne Bates's statistical superiority in this NFL career comparison.

❓Frequently Asked Questions

Who is better, Aaron Dobson or D'Wayne Bates?

D'Wayne Bates holds the statistical edge, winning 5 of 6 categories in this career comparison. D'Wayne Bates's Targets of 100 versus Aaron Dobson's 0 is the most decisive factor — a 100% difference.

How do Aaron Dobson and D'Wayne Bates compare in Targets?

Aaron Dobson career Targets: 100. D'Wayne Bates career Targets: 0. Aaron Dobson leads by 100% — dramatically ahead in this key WR metric.

Who had the better overall career, Aaron Dobson or D'Wayne Bates?

Based on career statistics, D'Wayne Bates edges Aaron Dobson 5-1 across key categories. D'Wayne Bates's Targets of 100 leads Aaron Dobson's 0 by 100%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.

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