Is A.J. Green Better Than Pat Surtain II? NFL Stats Decide
Few NFL comparisons generate more debate than A.J. Green vs Pat Surtain II. The numbers reveal a genuinely competitive matchup — Pat Surtain II takes 3 categories while A.J. Green claims 1, making this one of the closer head to head comparisons at the CB position. Every statistical category matters in a matchup this tight.
Pat Surtain II's Pass Deflections of 60 compared to A.J. Green's 7 represents a 757.1% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. A.J. Green falls 88.3% below the career average of 60 in this category while Pat Surtain II exceeds it. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Pat Surtain II's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Games Played, where A.J. Green posts 35 against Pat Surtain II's 84 — a gap of just 140%. A.J. Green can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 3-1 tally suggests. In any debate, Games Played is the statistical ammunition for the A.J. Green side.
Defensive impact in the NFL is notoriously difficult to quantify. Sacks and tackles capture individual production, but disruption, coverage grades and run-stopping ability paint the complete picture of defensive excellence.
The verdict favors Pat Surtain II — 3 categories to 1 — but A.J. Green makes this far from a one-sided debate. Anyone building the case for A.J. Green has real statistical ammunition particularly in Games Played where the gap narrows to just 140%. The numbers have spoken, but the argument will continue.
Who is better, A.J. Green or Pat Surtain II?
Pat Surtain II holds the statistical edge, winning 3 of 4 categories in this career comparison. Pat Surtain II's Pass Deflections of 60 versus A.J. Green's 7 is the most decisive factor — a 757.1% difference.
How do A.J. Green and Pat Surtain II compare in Pass Deflections?
A.J. Green career Pass Deflections: 7. Pat Surtain II career Pass Deflections: 60. Pat Surtain II leads by 757.1% — dramatically ahead in this key CB metric.
Who had the better overall career, A.J. Green or Pat Surtain II?
Based on career statistics, Pat Surtain II edges A.J. Green 3-1 across key categories. Pat Surtain II's Pass Deflections of 60 leads A.J. Green's 7 by 757.1%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
