Ameer Abdullah or Jamal Anderson? The NFL Stat Breakdown
This is as close as it gets. Ameer Abdullah and Jamal Anderson 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.
Jamal Anderson's Rush Touchdowns of 34 compared to Ameer Abdullah's 9 represents a 277.8% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. Ameer Abdullah falls 77.5% below the career average of 40 in this category while Jamal Anderson exceeds it. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Jamal Anderson's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Yards Per Carry, where Ameer Abdullah posts 4.1 against Jamal Anderson's 4.0 — a gap of just 2.5%. Jamal Anderson can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 3-3 tally suggests. In any debate, Yards Per Carry is the statistical ammunition for the Jamal Anderson 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. Jamal Anderson claims the tiebreaker through Rush Touchdowns advantage — a 277.8% edge — but reasonable people can, and do, argue both sides of this NFL debate.
Who is better, Ameer Abdullah or Jamal Anderson?
Ameer Abdullah holds the statistical edge, winning 3 of 6 categories in this career comparison. Ameer Abdullah's Rush Touchdowns of 34 versus Jamal Anderson's 9 is the most decisive factor — a 277.8% difference.
How do Ameer Abdullah and Jamal Anderson compare in Rush Touchdowns?
Ameer Abdullah career Rush Touchdowns: 9. Jamal Anderson career Rush Touchdowns: 34. Jamal Anderson leads by 277.8% — dramatically ahead in this key RB metric.
Who had the better overall career, Ameer Abdullah or Jamal Anderson?
Based on career statistics, Ameer Abdullah edges Jamal Anderson 3-3 across key categories. Ameer Abdullah's Rush Touchdowns of 34 leads Jamal Anderson's 9 by 277.8%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
