Is Bennie Blades Better Than Stephon Gilmore? NFL Stats Decide
Few NFL comparisons generate more debate than Bennie Blades vs Stephon Gilmore. The numbers reveal a genuinely competitive matchup — Stephon Gilmore takes 3 categories while Bennie Blades claims 2, making this one of the closer head to head comparisons at the S position. Every statistical category matters in a matchup this tight.
Stephon Gilmore's Pass Deflections of 149 compared to Bennie Blades's 25 represents a 496% 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 Stephon Gilmore's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Games Played, where Bennie Blades posts 120 against Stephon Gilmore's 180 — a gap of just 50%. Bennie Blades can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 3-2 tally suggests. In any debate, Games Played is the statistical ammunition for the Bennie Blades 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.
The verdict favors Stephon Gilmore — 3 categories to 2 — but Bennie Blades makes this far from a one-sided debate. Anyone building the case for Bennie Blades has real statistical ammunition particularly in Games Played where the gap narrows to just 50%. The numbers have spoken, but the argument will continue.
Who is better, Bennie Blades or Stephon Gilmore?
Stephon Gilmore holds the statistical edge, winning 3 of 5 categories in this career comparison. Stephon Gilmore's Pass Deflections of 149 versus Bennie Blades's 25 is the most decisive factor — a 496% difference.
How do Bennie Blades and Stephon Gilmore compare in Pass Deflections?
Bennie Blades career Pass Deflections: 25. Stephon Gilmore career Pass Deflections: 149. Stephon Gilmore leads by 496% — dramatically ahead in this key S metric.
Who had the better overall career, Bennie Blades or Stephon Gilmore?
Based on career statistics, Stephon Gilmore edges Bennie Blades 3-2 across key categories. Stephon Gilmore's Pass Deflections of 149 leads Bennie Blades's 25 by 496%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
