Al Noga or Payton Wilson? The NFL Stat Breakdown
Few NFL comparisons generate more debate than Al Noga vs Payton Wilson. The numbers reveal a genuinely competitive matchup — Al Noga takes 3 categories while Payton Wilson 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 Payton Wilson's 3 represents a 1050% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. Payton Wilson falls 85% 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 Pass Deflections, where Al Noga posts 0 against Payton Wilson's 5 — a gap of just 100%. Payton Wilson can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 3-2 tally suggests. In any debate, Pass Deflections 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.
The verdict favors Al Noga — 3 categories to 2 — but Payton Wilson makes this far from a one-sided debate. Anyone building the case for Payton Wilson has real statistical ammunition particularly in Pass Deflections where the gap narrows to just 100%. The numbers have spoken, but the argument will continue.
Who is better, Al Noga or Payton Wilson?
Al Noga holds the statistical edge, winning 3 of 5 categories in this career comparison. Al Noga's Sacks of 34.5 versus Payton Wilson's 3 is the most decisive factor — a 1050% difference.
How do Al Noga and Payton Wilson compare in Sacks?
Al Noga career Sacks: 34.5. Payton Wilson career Sacks: 3. Al Noga leads by 1050% — dramatically ahead in this key DT metric.
Who had the better overall career, Al Noga or Payton Wilson?
Based on career statistics, Al Noga edges Payton Wilson 3-2 across key categories. Al Noga's Sacks of 34.5 leads Payton Wilson's 3 by 1050%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
