Alexander Mattison or Kyren Williams? The NFL Stat Breakdown
This is as close as it gets. Alexander Mattison and Kyren Williams split the statistical categories evenly — 3 apiece — making this one of the most genuinely contested RB comparisons in NFL history. When the numbers are this balanced, the debate comes down to which statistics matter most to you.
Kyren Williams's Rush Touchdowns of 37 compared to Alexander Mattison's 15 represents a 146.7% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. Alexander Mattison falls 62.5% below the career average of 40 in this category while Kyren Williams exceeds it. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Kyren Williams's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Receptions, where Alexander Mattison posts 136 against Kyren Williams's 122 — a gap of just 11.5%. Kyren Williams can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 3-3 tally suggests. In any debate, Receptions is the statistical ammunition for the Kyren Williams side.
Running back careers are defined by efficiency as much as volume. Yards per carry separates elite backs from good ones, while receiving ability from the backfield has become increasingly valuable in the modern NFL.
With categories split evenly, this comparison ultimately comes down to which statistics matter most to you. Kyren Williams claims the tiebreaker through Rush Touchdowns advantage — a 146.7% edge — but reasonable people can, and do, argue both sides of this NFL debate.
Who is better, Alexander Mattison or Kyren Williams?
Alexander Mattison holds the statistical edge, winning 3 of 6 categories in this career comparison. Alexander Mattison's Rush Touchdowns of 37 versus Kyren Williams's 15 is the most decisive factor — a 146.7% difference.
How do Alexander Mattison and Kyren Williams compare in Rush Touchdowns?
Alexander Mattison career Rush Touchdowns: 15. Kyren Williams career Rush Touchdowns: 37. Kyren Williams leads by 146.7% — dramatically ahead in this key RB metric.
Who had the better overall career, Alexander Mattison or Kyren Williams?
Based on career statistics, Alexander Mattison edges Kyren Williams 3-3 across key categories. Alexander Mattison's Rush Touchdowns of 37 leads Kyren Williams's 15 by 146.7%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
