Is A.J. Derby Better Than Ben Coates? NFL Stats Decide
Few NFL comparisons generate more debate than A.J. Derby vs Ben Coates. The numbers reveal a genuinely competitive matchup — Ben Coates takes 4 categories while A.J. Derby claims 2, making this one of the closer head to head comparisons at the TE position. Every statistical category matters in a matchup this tight.
Ben Coates's Rec Touchdowns of 50 compared to A.J. Derby's 3 represents a 1566.7% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. A.J. Derby falls 91.4% below the career average of 35 in this category while Ben Coates exceeds it. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Ben Coates's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Yards Per Reception, where A.J. Derby posts 11.3 against Ben Coates's 11.1 — a gap of just 1.8%. A.J. Derby can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 4-2 tally suggests. In any debate, Yards Per Reception is the statistical ammunition for the A.J. Derby side.
The tight end position demands a rare combination of size, athleticism and football IQ. Career receiving production at tight end reflects the ability to dominate as a mismatch weapon, red zone threat and reliable safety valve.
The verdict favors Ben Coates — 4 categories to 2 — but A.J. Derby makes this far from a one-sided debate. Anyone building the case for A.J. Derby has real statistical ammunition particularly in Yards Per Reception where the gap narrows to just 1.8%. The numbers have spoken, but the argument will continue.
Who is better, A.J. Derby or Ben Coates?
Ben Coates holds the statistical edge, winning 4 of 6 categories in this career comparison. Ben Coates's Rec Touchdowns of 50 versus A.J. Derby's 3 is the most decisive factor — a 1566.7% difference.
How do A.J. Derby and Ben Coates compare in Rec Touchdowns?
A.J. Derby career Rec Touchdowns: 3. Ben Coates career Rec Touchdowns: 50. Ben Coates leads by 1566.7% — dramatically ahead in this key TE metric.
Who had the better overall career, A.J. Derby or Ben Coates?
Based on career statistics, Ben Coates edges A.J. Derby 4-2 across key categories. Ben Coates's Rec Touchdowns of 50 leads A.J. Derby's 3 by 1566.7%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
