Is Albert Haynesworth Better Than Myles Garrett? NFL Stats Decide
Few NFL comparisons generate more debate than Albert Haynesworth vs Myles Garrett. The numbers reveal a genuinely competitive matchup — Myles Garrett takes 3 categories while Albert Haynesworth claims 1, making this one of the closer head to head comparisons at the DT position. Every statistical category matters in a matchup this tight.
Myles Garrett's Sacks of 125.5 compared to Albert Haynesworth's 30.5 represents a 311.5% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. Both players exceed the DT career average of 20 in this category, but Myles Garrett leads by 311.5%. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Myles Garrett's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Games Played, where Albert Haynesworth posts 123 against Myles Garrett's 134 — a gap of just 8.9%. Albert Haynesworth can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 3-1 tally suggests. In any debate, Games Played is the statistical ammunition for the Albert Haynesworth 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 Myles Garrett — 3 categories to 1 — but Albert Haynesworth makes this far from a one-sided debate. Anyone building the case for Albert Haynesworth has real statistical ammunition particularly in Games Played where the gap narrows to just 8.9%. The numbers have spoken, but the argument will continue.
Who is better, Albert Haynesworth or Myles Garrett?
Myles Garrett holds the statistical edge, winning 3 of 4 categories in this career comparison. Myles Garrett's Sacks of 125.5 versus Albert Haynesworth's 30.5 is the most decisive factor — a 311.5% difference.
How do Albert Haynesworth and Myles Garrett compare in Sacks?
Albert Haynesworth career Sacks: 30.5. Myles Garrett career Sacks: 125.5. Myles Garrett leads by 311.5% — dramatically ahead in this key DT metric.
Who had the better overall career, Albert Haynesworth or Myles Garrett?
Based on career statistics, Myles Garrett edges Albert Haynesworth 3-1 across key categories. Myles Garrett's Sacks of 125.5 leads Albert Haynesworth's 30.5 by 311.5%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
