Is A.J. Derby Better Than Patrick Mahomes? NFL Stats Decide
Few NFL comparisons generate more debate than A.J. Derby vs Patrick Mahomes. The numbers reveal a genuinely competitive matchup — Patrick Mahomes takes 1 categories while A.J. Derby claims 0, making this one of the closer head to head comparisons at the TE position. Every statistical category matters in a matchup this tight.
Patrick Mahomes's Games Played of 129 compared to A.J. Derby's 21 represents a 514.3% 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 Patrick Mahomes's edge.
Across the full range of career statistics, A.J. Derby remains competitive in several categories — a reminder that the overall comparison is closer than the final 1-0 category tally might suggest.
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 Patrick Mahomes — 1 categories to 0 — but A.J. Derby makes this far from a one-sided debate. Anyone building the case for A.J. Derby has real statistical ammunition. The numbers have spoken, but the argument will continue.
Who is better, A.J. Derby or Patrick Mahomes?
Patrick Mahomes holds the statistical edge, winning 1 of 1 categories in this career comparison. Patrick Mahomes's Games Played of 129 versus A.J. Derby's 21 is the most decisive factor — a 514.3% difference.
How do A.J. Derby and Patrick Mahomes compare in Games Played?
A.J. Derby career Games Played: 21. Patrick Mahomes career Games Played: 129. Patrick Mahomes leads by 514.3% — dramatically ahead in this key TE metric.
Who had the better overall career, A.J. Derby or Patrick Mahomes?
Based on career statistics, Patrick Mahomes edges A.J. Derby 1-0 across key categories. Patrick Mahomes's Games Played of 129 leads A.J. Derby's 21 by 514.3%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
