Comparing Derrick Mason and Justin Blackmon Head to Head
The career statistics tell a clear story in this WR comparison. Derrick Mason holds the advantage in 5 of 6 key categories, with Games Played representing the most decisive gap — a 1050% difference that separates these two NFL players. This is not a close debate on the numbers.
Derrick Mason's Games Played of 230 compared to Justin Blackmon's 20 represents a 1050% 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 Derrick Mason's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Yards Per Reception, where Derrick Mason posts 12.8 against Justin Blackmon's 13.8 — a gap of just 7.8%. Justin Blackmon can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 5-1 tally suggests. In any debate, Yards Per Reception is the statistical ammunition for the Justin Blackmon side.
Wide receiver evaluation centers on yards and touchdowns, but yards per reception reveals explosiveness while receptions indicate target volume and reliability. The greatest receivers in NFL history excel in all three.
Derrick Mason wins this head to head comparison decisively — 5 categories to 1. The 1050% gap in Games Played alone makes a compelling case, but the consistency across multiple categories confirms Derrick Mason's statistical superiority in this NFL career comparison.
Who is better, Derrick Mason or Justin Blackmon?
Derrick Mason holds the statistical edge, winning 5 of 6 categories in this career comparison. Derrick Mason's Games Played of 230 versus Justin Blackmon's 20 is the most decisive factor — a 1050% difference.
How do Derrick Mason and Justin Blackmon compare in Games Played?
Derrick Mason career Games Played: 230. Justin Blackmon career Games Played: 20. Derrick Mason leads by 1050% — dramatically ahead in this key WR metric.
Who had the better overall career, Derrick Mason or Justin Blackmon?
Based on career statistics, Derrick Mason edges Justin Blackmon 5-1 across key categories. Derrick Mason's Games Played of 230 leads Justin Blackmon's 20 by 1050%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
