Is Aaron Morgan Better Than Brandon Archer? NFL Stats Decide

This is as close as it gets. Aaron Morgan and Brandon Archer split the statistical categories evenly — 1 apiece — making this one of the most genuinely contested LB comparisons in NFL history. When the numbers are this balanced, the debate comes down to which statistics matter most to you.

Aaron Morgan's Games Played of 18 compared to Brandon Archer's 6 represents a 200% 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 Morgan's edge.

The most competitive category in this matchup is Tackles, where Aaron Morgan posts 6 against Brandon Archer's 14 — a gap of just 133.3%. Brandon Archer can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 1-1 tally suggests. In any debate, Tackles is the statistical ammunition for the Brandon Archer side.

Defensive impact in the NFL is notoriously difficult to quantify. Sacks and tackles capture individual production, but disruption, coverage grades and run-stopping ability paint the complete picture of defensive excellence.

With categories split evenly, this comparison ultimately comes down to which statistics matter most to you. Aaron Morgan claims the tiebreaker through Games Played advantage — a 200% edge — but reasonable people can, and do, argue both sides of this NFL debate.