Al Noga or Andre Fluellen? The NFL Stat Breakdown
Few NFL comparisons generate more debate than Al Noga vs Andre Fluellen. The numbers reveal a genuinely competitive matchup — Andre Fluellen takes 3 categories while Al Noga claims 2, making this one of the closer head to head comparisons at the DT position. Every statistical category matters in a matchup this tight.
Al Noga's Sacks of 34.5 compared to Andre Fluellen's 4.5 represents a 666.7% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. Andre Fluellen falls 77.5% below the career average of 20 in this category while Al Noga exceeds it. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Al Noga's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Games Played, where Al Noga posts 84 against Andre Fluellen's 79 — a gap of just 6.3%. Al Noga can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 3-2 tally suggests. In any debate, Games Played is the statistical ammunition for the Al Noga 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 Andre Fluellen — 3 categories to 2 — but Al Noga makes this far from a one-sided debate. Anyone building the case for Al Noga has real statistical ammunition particularly in Games Played where the gap narrows to just 6.3%. The numbers have spoken, but the argument will continue.
Who is better, Al Noga or Andre Fluellen?
Andre Fluellen holds the statistical edge, winning 3 of 5 categories in this career comparison. Andre Fluellen's Sacks of 34.5 versus Al Noga's 4.5 is the most decisive factor — a 666.7% difference.
How do Al Noga and Andre Fluellen compare in Sacks?
Al Noga career Sacks: 34.5. Andre Fluellen career Sacks: 4.5. Al Noga leads by 666.7% — dramatically ahead in this key DT metric.
Who had the better overall career, Al Noga or Andre Fluellen?
Based on career statistics, Andre Fluellen edges Al Noga 3-2 across key categories. Andre Fluellen's Sacks of 34.5 leads Al Noga's 4.5 by 666.7%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
