Al Noga or Scott Matlock? The NFL Stat Breakdown
This is as close as it gets. Al Noga and Scott Matlock 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.
Al Noga's Sacks of 34.5 compared to Scott Matlock's 1 represents a 3350% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. Scott Matlock falls 95% 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 Scott Matlock's 1 — a gap of just 100%. Scott Matlock can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 2-2 tally suggests. In any debate, Pass Deflections is the statistical ammunition for the Scott Matlock 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. Al Noga claims the tiebreaker through Sacks advantage — a 3350% edge — but reasonable people can, and do, argue both sides of this NFL debate.
Who is better, Al Noga or Scott Matlock?
Al Noga holds the statistical edge, winning 2 of 4 categories in this career comparison. Al Noga's Sacks of 34.5 versus Scott Matlock's 1 is the most decisive factor — a 3350% difference.
How do Al Noga and Scott Matlock compare in Sacks?
Al Noga career Sacks: 34.5. Scott Matlock career Sacks: 1. Al Noga leads by 3350% — dramatically ahead in this key DT metric.
Who had the better overall career, Al Noga or Scott Matlock?
Based on career statistics, Al Noga edges Scott Matlock 2-2 across key categories. Al Noga's Sacks of 34.5 leads Scott Matlock's 1 by 3350%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
