Aldon Smith or Chris Long? The NFL Stat Breakdown
The career statistics tell a clear story in this DE comparison. Chris Long holds the advantage in 5 of 5 key categories, with Games Played representing the most decisive gap — a 116% difference that separates these two NFL players. This is not a close debate on the numbers.
Chris Long's Games Played of 162 compared to Aldon Smith's 75 represents a 116% 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 Chris Long's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Pass Deflections, where Aldon Smith posts 10 against Chris Long's 11 — a gap of just 10%. Aldon Smith can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 5-0 tally suggests. In any debate, Pass Deflections is the statistical ammunition for the Aldon Smith 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.
Chris Long wins this head to head comparison decisively — 5 categories to 0. The 116% gap in Games Played alone makes a compelling case, but the consistency across multiple categories confirms Chris Long's statistical superiority in this NFL career comparison.
Who is better, Aldon Smith or Chris Long?
Chris Long holds the statistical edge, winning 5 of 5 categories in this career comparison. Chris Long's Games Played of 162 versus Aldon Smith's 75 is the most decisive factor — a 116% difference.
How do Aldon Smith and Chris Long compare in Games Played?
Aldon Smith career Games Played: 75. Chris Long career Games Played: 162. Chris Long leads by 116% — dramatically ahead in this key DE metric.
Who had the better overall career, Aldon Smith or Chris Long?
Based on career statistics, Chris Long edges Aldon Smith 5-0 across key categories. Chris Long's Games Played of 162 leads Aldon Smith's 75 by 116%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
