HEADtoHEADSTATS
A.J. Derby
TE · MIA
VS
NFL
Matt Forte
RB · NYJ⚡ 3–0
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Is A.J. Derby Better Than Matt Forte? NFL Stats Decide

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A.J. Derby
A.J. Derby
TE · MIA
VS
NFL
⚡ Winner
Matt Forte
Matt Forte
RB · NYJ
Career Stats
452
Receiving Yards
4,672
N/A
Rushing Yards
9,796
3
Rec Touchdowns
N/A
N/A
Rush Touchdowns
54
11.3
Yards Per Reception
N/A
N/A
Yards Per Carry
4.2
40
Receptions
554
21
Games Played
146
65
Targets
N/A
Statistical Verdict
Matt Forte Wins
0–3
Category Wins
9 stats compared
Fantasy
No fantasy data available for 2026.
🤖AI Analysis

The career statistics tell a clear story in this TE comparison. Matt Forte holds the advantage in 3 of 3 key categories, with Receptions representing the most decisive gap — a 1285% difference that separates these two NFL players. This is not a close debate on the numbers.

Matt Forte's Receptions of 554 compared to A.J. Derby's 40 represents a 1285% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. A.J. Derby falls 90% below the career average of 400 in this category while Matt Forte exceeds it. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Matt Forte's edge.

The most competitive category in this matchup is Games Played, where A.J. Derby posts 21 against Matt Forte's 146 — a gap of just 595.2%. A.J. Derby can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 3-0 tally suggests. In any debate, Games Played 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.

Matt Forte wins this head to head comparison decisively — 3 categories to 0. The 1285% gap in Receptions alone makes a compelling case, but the consistency across multiple categories confirms Matt Forte's statistical superiority in this NFL career comparison.

❓Frequently Asked Questions

Who is better, A.J. Derby or Matt Forte?

Matt Forte holds the statistical edge, winning 3 of 3 categories in this career comparison. Matt Forte's Receptions of 554 versus A.J. Derby's 40 is the most decisive factor — a 1285% difference.

How do A.J. Derby and Matt Forte compare in Receptions?

A.J. Derby career Receptions: 40. Matt Forte career Receptions: 554. Matt Forte leads by 1285% — dramatically ahead in this key TE metric.

Who had the better overall career, A.J. Derby or Matt Forte?

Based on career statistics, Matt Forte edges A.J. Derby 3-0 across key categories. Matt Forte's Receptions of 554 leads A.J. Derby's 40 by 1285%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.

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