Braelon Allen or Shaun Alexander? The NFL Stat Breakdown
The career statistics tell a clear story in this RB comparison. Shaun Alexander holds the advantage in 6 of 6 key categories, with Rush Touchdowns representing the most decisive gap — a 2400% difference that separates these two NFL players. This is not a close debate on the numbers.
Shaun Alexander's Rush Touchdowns of 100 compared to Braelon Allen's 4 represents a 2400% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. Braelon Allen falls 90% below the career average of 40 in this category while Shaun Alexander exceeds it. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Shaun Alexander's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Yards Per Carry, where Braelon Allen posts 3.7 against Shaun Alexander's 4.3 — a gap of just 16.2%. Braelon Allen can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 6-0 tally suggests. In any debate, Yards Per Carry is the statistical ammunition for the Braelon 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.
Shaun Alexander wins this head to head comparison decisively — 6 categories to 0. The 2400% gap in Rush Touchdowns alone makes a compelling case, but the consistency across multiple categories confirms Shaun Alexander's statistical superiority in this NFL career comparison.
Who is better, Braelon Allen or Shaun Alexander?
Shaun Alexander holds the statistical edge, winning 6 of 6 categories in this career comparison. Shaun Alexander's Rush Touchdowns of 100 versus Braelon Allen's 4 is the most decisive factor — a 2400% difference.
How do Braelon Allen and Shaun Alexander compare in Rush Touchdowns?
Braelon Allen career Rush Touchdowns: 4. Shaun Alexander career Rush Touchdowns: 100. Shaun Alexander leads by 2400% — dramatically ahead in this key RB metric.
Who had the better overall career, Braelon Allen or Shaun Alexander?
Based on career statistics, Shaun Alexander edges Braelon Allen 6-0 across key categories. Shaun Alexander's Rush Touchdowns of 100 leads Braelon Allen's 4 by 2400%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
