Is Alan Ball Better Than Pat Surtain II? NFL Stats Decide
Few NFL comparisons generate more debate than Alan Ball vs Pat Surtain II. The numbers reveal a genuinely competitive matchup — Alan Ball takes 3 categories while Pat Surtain II claims 2, making this one of the closer head to head comparisons at the CB position. Every statistical category matters in a matchup this tight.
Alan Ball's Sacks of 0.5 compared to Pat Surtain II's 0 represents a 100% 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 Alan Ball's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Tackles, where Alan Ball posts 234 against Pat Surtain II's 300 — a gap of just 28.2%. Pat Surtain II can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 3-2 tally suggests. In any debate, Tackles is the statistical ammunition for the Pat Surtain II 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 Alan Ball — 3 categories to 2 — but Pat Surtain II makes this far from a one-sided debate. Anyone building the case for Pat Surtain II has real statistical ammunition particularly in Tackles where the gap narrows to just 28.2%. The numbers have spoken, but the argument will continue.
Who is better, Alan Ball or Pat Surtain II?
Alan Ball holds the statistical edge, winning 3 of 5 categories in this career comparison. Alan Ball's Sacks of 0.5 versus Pat Surtain II's 0 is the most decisive factor — a 100% difference.
How do Alan Ball and Pat Surtain II compare in Sacks?
Alan Ball career Sacks: 0.5. Pat Surtain II career Sacks: 0. Alan Ball leads by 100% — dramatically ahead in this key CB metric.
Who had the better overall career, Alan Ball or Pat Surtain II?
Based on career statistics, Alan Ball edges Pat Surtain II 3-2 across key categories. Alan Ball's Sacks of 0.5 leads Pat Surtain II's 0 by 100%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
