Al Noga vs Javon Kinlaw: Who Wins on NFL Stats?
This is as close as it gets. Al Noga and Javon Kinlaw split the statistical categories evenly — 2 apiece — making this one of the most genuinely contested DT comparisons in NFL history. When the numbers are this balanced, the debate comes down to which statistics matter most to you.
Javon Kinlaw's Tackles of 162 compared to Al Noga's 23 represents a 604.3% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. Al Noga falls 91.8% below the career average of 280 in this category while Javon Kinlaw exceeds it. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Javon Kinlaw's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Games Played, where Al Noga posts 84 against Javon Kinlaw's 79 — a gap of just 6.3%. Javon Kinlaw can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 2-2 tally suggests. In any debate, Games Played is the statistical ammunition for the Javon Kinlaw 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.
With categories split evenly, this comparison ultimately comes down to which statistics matter most to you. Javon Kinlaw claims the tiebreaker through Tackles advantage — a 604.3% edge — but reasonable people can, and do, argue both sides of this NFL debate.
Who is better, Al Noga or Javon Kinlaw?
Al Noga holds the statistical edge, winning 2 of 4 categories in this career comparison. Al Noga's Tackles of 162 versus Javon Kinlaw's 23 is the most decisive factor — a 604.3% difference.
How do Al Noga and Javon Kinlaw compare in Tackles?
Al Noga career Tackles: 23. Javon Kinlaw career Tackles: 162. Javon Kinlaw leads by 604.3% — dramatically ahead in this key DT metric.
Who had the better overall career, Al Noga or Javon Kinlaw?
Based on career statistics, Al Noga edges Javon Kinlaw 2-2 across key categories. Al Noga's Tackles of 162 leads Javon Kinlaw's 23 by 604.3%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
