Comparing C.J. Anderson and Alexander Mattison Head to Head
This is as close as it gets. C.J. Anderson and Alexander Mattison 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.
C.J. Anderson's Rush Touchdowns of 22 compared to Alexander Mattison's 15 represents a 46.7% advantage — significantly better than their counterpart in this critical category. Alexander Mattison falls 62.5% below the career average of 40 in this category while C.J. Anderson exceeds it. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for C.J. Anderson's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Receiving Yards, where C.J. Anderson posts 900 against Alexander Mattison's 1,012 — a gap of just 12.4%. Alexander Mattison can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 3-3 tally suggests. In any debate, Receiving Yards is the statistical ammunition for the Alexander Mattison 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. C.J. Anderson claims the tiebreaker through Rush Touchdowns advantage — a 46.7% edge — but reasonable people can, and do, argue both sides of this NFL debate.
Who is better, C.J. Anderson or Alexander Mattison?
C.J. Anderson holds the statistical edge, winning 3 of 6 categories in this career comparison. C.J. Anderson's Rush Touchdowns of 22 versus Alexander Mattison's 15 is the most decisive factor — a 46.7% difference.
How do C.J. Anderson and Alexander Mattison compare in Rush Touchdowns?
C.J. Anderson career Rush Touchdowns: 22. Alexander Mattison career Rush Touchdowns: 15. C.J. Anderson leads by 46.7% — significantly ahead in this key RB metric.
Who had the better overall career, C.J. Anderson or Alexander Mattison?
Based on career statistics, C.J. Anderson edges Alexander Mattison 3-3 across key categories. C.J. Anderson's Rush Touchdowns of 22 leads Alexander Mattison's 15 by 46.7%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
