Comparing C.J. Anderson and Shaun Alexander Head to Head
The career statistics tell a clear story in this RB comparison. Shaun Alexander holds the advantage in 5 of 6 key categories, with Rush Touchdowns representing the most decisive gap — a 354.5% 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 C.J. Anderson's 22 represents a 354.5% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. C.J. Anderson falls 45% 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 C.J. Anderson posts 4.5 against Shaun Alexander's 4.3 — a gap of just 4.7%. C.J. Anderson can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 5-1 tally suggests. In any debate, Yards Per Carry is the statistical ammunition for the C.J. Anderson 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 — 5 categories to 1. The 354.5% 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, C.J. Anderson or Shaun Alexander?
Shaun Alexander holds the statistical edge, winning 5 of 6 categories in this career comparison. Shaun Alexander's Rush Touchdowns of 100 versus C.J. Anderson's 22 is the most decisive factor — a 354.5% difference.
How do C.J. Anderson and Shaun Alexander compare in Rush Touchdowns?
C.J. Anderson career Rush Touchdowns: 22. Shaun Alexander career Rush Touchdowns: 100. Shaun Alexander leads by 354.5% — dramatically ahead in this key RB metric.
Who had the better overall career, C.J. Anderson or Shaun Alexander?
Based on career statistics, Shaun Alexander edges C.J. Anderson 5-1 across key categories. Shaun Alexander's Rush Touchdowns of 100 leads C.J. Anderson's 22 by 354.5%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
