Is Alex Smith Better Than Mike Bartrum? NFL Stats Decide

The career statistics tell a clear story in this TE comparison. Alex Smith holds the advantage in 4 of 5 key categories, with Receptions representing the most decisive gap — a 1381.8% difference that separates these two NFL players. This is not a close debate on the numbers.

Alex Smith's Receptions of 163 compared to Mike Bartrum's 11 represents a 1381.8% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. Mike Bartrum falls 97.3% below the career average of 400 in this category while Alex Smith exceeds it. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Alex Smith's edge.

The most competitive category in this matchup is Games Played, where Alex Smith posts 122 against Mike Bartrum's 168 — a gap of just 37.7%. Mike Bartrum can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 4-1 tally suggests. In any debate, Games Played is the statistical ammunition for the Mike Bartrum side.

The tight end position demands a rare combination of size, athleticism and football IQ. Career receiving production at tight end reflects the ability to dominate as a mismatch weapon, red zone threat and reliable safety valve.

Alex Smith wins this head to head comparison decisively — 4 categories to 1. The 1381.8% gap in Receptions alone makes a compelling case, but the consistency across multiple categories confirms Alex Smith's statistical superiority in this NFL career comparison.