Ben Coates vs Juwan Johnson Career Stats Comparison

Few NFL comparisons generate more debate than Ben Coates vs Juwan Johnson. The numbers reveal a genuinely competitive matchup — Ben Coates takes 4 categories while Juwan Johnson claims 2, making this one of the closer head to head comparisons at the TE position. Every statistical category matters in a matchup this tight.

Ben Coates's Rec Touchdowns of 50 compared to Juwan Johnson's 25 represents a 100% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. Juwan Johnson falls 28.6% below the career average of 35 in this category while Ben Coates exceeds it. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Ben Coates's edge.

The most competitive category in this matchup is Yards Per Reception, where Ben Coates posts 11.1 against Juwan Johnson's 11.2 — virtually identical figures. Juwan Johnson can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 4-2 tally suggests. In any debate, Yards Per Reception is the statistical ammunition for the Juwan Johnson side.

The tight end position demands a rare combination of size, athleticism and football IQ. Career receiving production at tight end reflects the ability to dominate as a mismatch weapon, red zone threat and reliable safety valve.

The verdict favors Ben Coates — 4 categories to 2 — but Juwan Johnson makes this far from a one-sided debate. Anyone building the case for Juwan Johnson has real statistical ammunition particularly in Yards Per Reception where the gap narrows to just 0.9%. The numbers have spoken, but the argument will continue.