Al Edwards or Robert Baker? The NFL Stat Breakdown
This is as close as it gets. Al Edwards and Robert Baker split the statistical categories evenly — 1 apiece — making this one of the most genuinely contested WR comparisons in NFL history. When the numbers are this balanced, the debate comes down to which statistics matter most to you.
Al Edwards's Games Played of 37 compared to Robert Baker's 10 represents a 270% 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 Al Edwards's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Yards Per Reception, where Al Edwards posts 10.2 against Robert Baker's 17.0 — a gap of just 66.7%. Robert Baker can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 1-1 tally suggests. In any debate, Yards Per Reception is the statistical ammunition for the Robert Baker side.
Wide receiver evaluation centers on yards and touchdowns, but yards per reception reveals explosiveness while receptions indicate target volume and reliability. The greatest receivers in NFL history excel in all three.
With categories split evenly, this comparison ultimately comes down to which statistics matter most to you. Al Edwards claims the tiebreaker through Games Played advantage — a 270% edge — but reasonable people can, and do, argue both sides of this NFL debate.
Who is better, Al Edwards or Robert Baker?
Al Edwards holds the statistical edge, winning 1 of 2 categories in this career comparison. Al Edwards's Games Played of 37 versus Robert Baker's 10 is the most decisive factor — a 270% difference.
How do Al Edwards and Robert Baker compare in Games Played?
Al Edwards career Games Played: 37. Robert Baker career Games Played: 10. Al Edwards leads by 270% — dramatically ahead in this key WR metric.
Who had the better overall career, Al Edwards or Robert Baker?
Based on career statistics, Al Edwards edges Robert Baker 1-1 across key categories. Al Edwards's Games Played of 37 leads Robert Baker's 10 by 270%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
