Andre Johnson or Keenan Allen? The NFL Stat Breakdown
This is as close as it gets. Andre Johnson and Keenan Allen split the statistical categories evenly — 3 apiece — making this one of the most genuinely contested WR comparisons in NFL history. When the numbers are this balanced, the debate comes down to which statistics matter most to you.
Andre Johnson's Yards Per Reception of 13.4 compared to Keenan Allen's 11.3 represents a 18.6% advantage — notably better than their counterpart in this critical category. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Andre Johnson's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Rec Touchdowns, where Andre Johnson posts 70 against Keenan Allen's 71 — a gap of just 1.4%. Keenan Allen can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 3-3 tally suggests. In any debate, Rec Touchdowns is the statistical ammunition for the Keenan Allen 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.
With categories split evenly, this comparison ultimately comes down to which statistics matter most to you. Andre Johnson claims the tiebreaker through Yards Per Reception advantage — a 18.6% edge — but reasonable people can, and do, argue both sides of this NFL debate.
Who is better, Andre Johnson or Keenan Allen?
Andre Johnson holds the statistical edge, winning 3 of 6 categories in this career comparison. Andre Johnson's Yards Per Reception of 13.4 versus Keenan Allen's 11.3 is the most decisive factor — a 18.6% difference.
How do Andre Johnson and Keenan Allen compare in Yards Per Reception?
Andre Johnson career Yards Per Reception: 13.4. Keenan Allen career Yards Per Reception: 11.3. Andre Johnson leads by 18.6% — notably ahead in this key WR metric.
Who had the better overall career, Andre Johnson or Keenan Allen?
Based on career statistics, Andre Johnson edges Keenan Allen 3-3 across key categories. Andre Johnson's Yards Per Reception of 13.4 leads Keenan Allen's 11.3 by 18.6%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
