Is Aaron Jones Better Than Eric Dickerson? NFL Stats Decide
This is as close as it gets. Aaron Jones and Eric Dickerson split the statistical categories evenly — 3 apiece — making this one of the most genuinely contested RB comparisons in NFL history. When the numbers are this balanced, the debate comes down to which statistics matter most to you.
Eric Dickerson's Rush Touchdowns of 90 compared to Aaron Jones's 54 represents a 66.7% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. Both players exceed the RB career average of 40 in this category, but Eric Dickerson leads by 66.7%. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Eric Dickerson's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Yards Per Carry, where Aaron Jones posts 4.8 against Eric Dickerson's 4.4 — a gap of just 9.1%. Eric Dickerson can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 3-3 tally suggests. In any debate, Yards Per Carry is the statistical ammunition for the Eric Dickerson side.
Running back careers are defined by efficiency as much as volume. Yards per carry separates elite backs from good ones, while receiving ability from the backfield has become increasingly valuable in the modern NFL.
With categories split evenly, this comparison ultimately comes down to which statistics matter most to you. Eric Dickerson claims the tiebreaker through Rush Touchdowns advantage — a 66.7% edge — but reasonable people can, and do, argue both sides of this NFL debate.
Who is better, Aaron Jones or Eric Dickerson?
Aaron Jones holds the statistical edge, winning 3 of 6 categories in this career comparison. Aaron Jones's Rush Touchdowns of 90 versus Eric Dickerson's 54 is the most decisive factor — a 66.7% difference.
How do Aaron Jones and Eric Dickerson compare in Rush Touchdowns?
Aaron Jones career Rush Touchdowns: 54. Eric Dickerson career Rush Touchdowns: 90. Eric Dickerson leads by 66.7% — dramatically ahead in this key RB metric.
Who had the better overall career, Aaron Jones or Eric Dickerson?
Based on career statistics, Aaron Jones edges Eric Dickerson 3-3 across key categories. Aaron Jones's Rush Touchdowns of 90 leads Eric Dickerson's 54 by 66.7%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
