A.J. Derby or Quinshon Judkins? The NFL Stat Breakdown

Few NFL comparisons generate more debate than A.J. Derby vs Quinshon Judkins. The numbers reveal a genuinely competitive matchup — A.J. Derby takes 2 categories while Quinshon Judkins claims 1, making this one of the closer head to head comparisons at the TE position. Every statistical category matters in a matchup this tight.

A.J. Derby's Receiving Yards of 452 compared to Quinshon Judkins's 273 represents a 65.6% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. Quinshon Judkins falls 94.5% below the career average of 5000 in this category while A.J. Derby exceeds it. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for A.J. Derby's edge.

The most competitive category in this matchup is Receptions, where A.J. Derby posts 40 against Quinshon Judkins's 44 — a gap of just 10%. Quinshon Judkins can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 2-1 tally suggests. In any debate, Receptions is the statistical ammunition for the Quinshon Judkins 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 A.J. Derby — 2 categories to 1 — but Quinshon Judkins makes this far from a one-sided debate. Anyone building the case for Quinshon Judkins has real statistical ammunition particularly in Receptions where the gap narrows to just 10%. The numbers have spoken, but the argument will continue.