Comparing Akiem Hicks and Payton Wilson Head to Head
The career statistics tell a clear story in this DE comparison. Akiem Hicks holds the advantage in 5 of 5 key categories, with Sacks representing the most decisive gap — a 1283.3% difference that separates these two NFL players. This is not a close debate on the numbers.
Akiem Hicks's Sacks of 41.5 compared to Payton Wilson's 3 represents a 1283.3% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. Payton Wilson falls 93.3% below the career average of 45 in this category while Akiem Hicks exceeds it. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Akiem Hicks's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Tackles, where Akiem Hicks posts 409 against Payton Wilson's 240 — a gap of just 70.4%. Payton Wilson can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 5-0 tally suggests. In any debate, Tackles is the statistical ammunition for the Payton Wilson 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.
Akiem Hicks wins this head to head comparison decisively — 5 categories to 0. The 1283.3% gap in Sacks alone makes a compelling case, but the consistency across multiple categories confirms Akiem Hicks's statistical superiority in this NFL career comparison.
Who is better, Akiem Hicks or Payton Wilson?
Akiem Hicks holds the statistical edge, winning 5 of 5 categories in this career comparison. Akiem Hicks's Sacks of 41.5 versus Payton Wilson's 3 is the most decisive factor — a 1283.3% difference.
How do Akiem Hicks and Payton Wilson compare in Sacks?
Akiem Hicks career Sacks: 41.5. Payton Wilson career Sacks: 3. Akiem Hicks leads by 1283.3% — dramatically ahead in this key DE metric.
Who had the better overall career, Akiem Hicks or Payton Wilson?
Based on career statistics, Akiem Hicks edges Payton Wilson 5-0 across key categories. Akiem Hicks's Sacks of 41.5 leads Payton Wilson's 3 by 1283.3%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
