Aldon Smith or Jamaal Anderson? The NFL Stat Breakdown
This is as close as it gets. Aldon Smith and Jamaal Anderson split the statistical categories evenly — 2 apiece — making this one of the most genuinely contested DE comparisons in NFL history. When the numbers are this balanced, the debate comes down to which statistics matter most to you.
Aldon Smith's Sacks of 52.5 compared to Jamaal Anderson's 7.5 represents a 600% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. Jamaal Anderson falls 83.3% below the career average of 45 in this category while Aldon Smith exceeds it. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Aldon Smith's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Games Played, where Aldon Smith posts 75 against Jamaal Anderson's 77 — a gap of just 2.7%. Jamaal Anderson can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 2-2 tally suggests. In any debate, Games Played is the statistical ammunition for the Jamaal Anderson 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. Aldon Smith claims the tiebreaker through Sacks advantage — a 600% edge — but reasonable people can, and do, argue both sides of this NFL debate.
Who is better, Aldon Smith or Jamaal Anderson?
Aldon Smith holds the statistical edge, winning 2 of 4 categories in this career comparison. Aldon Smith's Sacks of 52.5 versus Jamaal Anderson's 7.5 is the most decisive factor — a 600% difference.
How do Aldon Smith and Jamaal Anderson compare in Sacks?
Aldon Smith career Sacks: 52.5. Jamaal Anderson career Sacks: 7.5. Aldon Smith leads by 600% — dramatically ahead in this key DE metric.
Who had the better overall career, Aldon Smith or Jamaal Anderson?
Based on career statistics, Aldon Smith edges Jamaal Anderson 2-2 across key categories. Aldon Smith's Sacks of 52.5 leads Jamaal Anderson's 7.5 by 600%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
