Is Alex Austin Better Than A.J. Green? NFL Stats Decide

This is as close as it gets. Alex Austin and A.J. Green split the statistical categories evenly — 2 apiece — making this one of the most genuinely contested CB comparisons in NFL history. When the numbers are this balanced, the debate comes down to which statistics matter most to you.

Alex Austin's Interceptions of 1 compared to A.J. Green's 2 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 Alex Austin's edge.

The most competitive category in this matchup is Pass Deflections, where Alex Austin posts 8 against A.J. Green's 7 — a gap of just 14.3%. A.J. Green 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 A.J. Green 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. Alex Austin claims the tiebreaker through Interceptions advantage — a 100% edge — but reasonable people can, and do, argue both sides of this NFL debate.