Comparing Arian Foster and Terry Allen Head to Head
This is as close as it gets. Arian Foster and Terry Allen 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.
Terry Allen's Games Played of 130 compared to Arian Foster's 80 represents a 62.5% 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 Terry Allen's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Yards Per Carry, where Arian Foster posts 4.4 against Terry Allen's 4.0 — a gap of just 10%. Terry Allen 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 Terry Allen 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. Terry Allen claims the tiebreaker through Games Played advantage — a 62.5% edge — but reasonable people can, and do, argue both sides of this NFL debate.
Who is better, Arian Foster or Terry Allen?
Arian Foster holds the statistical edge, winning 3 of 6 categories in this career comparison. Arian Foster's Games Played of 130 versus Terry Allen's 80 is the most decisive factor — a 62.5% difference.
How do Arian Foster and Terry Allen compare in Games Played?
Arian Foster career Games Played: 80. Terry Allen career Games Played: 130. Terry Allen leads by 62.5% — dramatically ahead in this key RB metric.
Who had the better overall career, Arian Foster or Terry Allen?
Based on career statistics, Arian Foster edges Terry Allen 3-3 across key categories. Arian Foster's Games Played of 130 leads Terry Allen's 80 by 62.5%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
