Comparing Amari Cooper and James Lofton Head to Head

The career statistics tell a clear story in this WR comparison. James Lofton holds the advantage in 5 of 6 key categories, with Targets representing the most decisive gap — a 100% difference that separates these two NFL players. This is not a close debate on the numbers.

Amari Cooper's Targets of 1163 compared to James Lofton's 0 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 Amari Cooper's edge.

The most competitive category in this matchup is Receptions, where Amari Cooper posts 711 against James Lofton's 764 — a gap of just 7.5%. Amari Cooper can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 5-1 tally suggests. In any debate, Receptions is the statistical ammunition for the Amari Cooper side.

Wide receiver evaluation centers on yards and touchdowns, but yards per reception reveals explosiveness while receptions indicate target volume and reliability. The greatest receivers in NFL history excel in all three.

James Lofton wins this head to head comparison decisively — 5 categories to 1. The 100% gap in Targets alone makes a compelling case, but the consistency across multiple categories confirms James Lofton's statistical superiority in this NFL career comparison.