Is C.J. Anderson Better Than Ameer Abdullah? NFL Stats Decide
This is as close as it gets. C.J. Anderson and Ameer Abdullah 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 Ameer Abdullah's 9 represents a 144.4% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. Ameer Abdullah falls 77.5% 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 Yards Per Carry, where C.J. Anderson posts 4.5 against Ameer Abdullah's 4.1 — a gap of just 9.8%. Ameer Abdullah 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 Ameer Abdullah 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 144.4% edge — but reasonable people can, and do, argue both sides of this NFL debate.
Who is better, C.J. Anderson or Ameer Abdullah?
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 Ameer Abdullah's 9 is the most decisive factor — a 144.4% difference.
How do C.J. Anderson and Ameer Abdullah compare in Rush Touchdowns?
C.J. Anderson career Rush Touchdowns: 22. Ameer Abdullah career Rush Touchdowns: 9. C.J. Anderson leads by 144.4% — dramatically ahead in this key RB metric.
Who had the better overall career, C.J. Anderson or Ameer Abdullah?
Based on career statistics, C.J. Anderson edges Ameer Abdullah 3-3 across key categories. C.J. Anderson's Rush Touchdowns of 22 leads Ameer Abdullah's 9 by 144.4%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
