Is Andre Neblett Better Than Al Noga? NFL Stats Decide

This is as close as it gets. Andre Neblett and Al Noga split the statistical categories evenly — 2 apiece — making this one of the most genuinely contested DT comparisons in NFL history. When the numbers are this balanced, the debate comes down to which statistics matter most to you.

Al Noga's Sacks of 34.5 compared to Andre Neblett's 3 represents a 1050% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. Andre Neblett falls 85% below the career average of 20 in this category while Al Noga exceeds it. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Al Noga's edge.

The most competitive category in this matchup is Tackles, where Andre Neblett posts 40 against Al Noga's 23 — a gap of just 73.9%. Al Noga can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 2-2 tally suggests. In any debate, Tackles is the statistical ammunition for the Al Noga side.

Defensive impact in the NFL is notoriously difficult to quantify. Sacks and tackles capture individual production, but disruption, coverage grades and run-stopping ability paint the complete picture of defensive excellence.

With categories split evenly, this comparison ultimately comes down to which statistics matter most to you. Al Noga claims the tiebreaker through Sacks advantage — a 1050% edge — but reasonable people can, and do, argue both sides of this NFL debate.