HEADtoHEADSTATS
A.J. Brown
WR · PHI⚡ 4–1
VS
NFL
Michael Bates
WR · DAL
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Is A.J. Brown Better Than Michael Bates? NFL Stats Decide

⚡ Winner
A.J. Brown
A.J. Brown
WR · PHI
VS
NFL
↓ Loses
Michael Bates
Michael Bates
WR · DAL
Career Stats
8,130
Receiving Yards
158
56
Rec Touchdowns
N/A
15.3
Yards Per Reception
13.2
533
Receptions
12
108
Games Played
144
836
Targets
0
Statistical Verdict
A.J. Brown Wins
4–1
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. A.J. Brown holds the advantage in 4 of 5 key categories, with Receiving Yards representing the most decisive gap — a 5045.6% difference that separates these two NFL players. This is not a close debate on the numbers.

A.J. Brown's Receiving Yards of 8,130 compared to Michael Bates's 158 represents a 5045.6% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. Michael Bates falls 97.7% below the career average of 7000 in this category while A.J. Brown exceeds it. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for A.J. Brown's edge.

The most competitive category in this matchup is Yards Per Reception, where A.J. Brown posts 15.3 against Michael Bates's 13.2 — a gap of just 15.9%. Michael Bates can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 4-1 tally suggests. In any debate, Yards Per Reception is the statistical ammunition for the Michael Bates 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.

A.J. Brown wins this head to head comparison decisively — 4 categories to 1. The 5045.6% gap in Receiving Yards alone makes a compelling case, but the consistency across multiple categories confirms A.J. Brown's statistical superiority in this NFL career comparison.

❓Frequently Asked Questions

Who is better, A.J. Brown or Michael Bates?

A.J. Brown holds the statistical edge, winning 4 of 5 categories in this career comparison. A.J. Brown's Receiving Yards of 8,130 versus Michael Bates's 158 is the most decisive factor — a 5045.6% difference.

How do A.J. Brown and Michael Bates compare in Receiving Yards?

A.J. Brown career Receiving Yards: 8,130. Michael Bates career Receiving Yards: 158. A.J. Brown leads by 5045.6% — dramatically ahead in this key WR metric.

Who had the better overall career, A.J. Brown or Michael Bates?

Based on career statistics, A.J. Brown edges Michael Bates 4-1 across key categories. A.J. Brown's Receiving Yards of 8,130 leads Michael Bates's 158 by 5045.6%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.

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