Is DeVonta Smith Better Than Josh Ali? NFL Stats Decide
Few NFL comparisons generate more debate than DeVonta Smith vs Josh Ali. The numbers reveal a genuinely competitive matchup — DeVonta Smith takes 2 categories while Josh Ali claims 0, making this one of the closer head to head comparisons at the WR position. Every statistical category matters in a matchup this tight.
DeVonta Smith's Targets of 595 compared to Josh Ali's 1 represents a 59400% 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 DeVonta Smith's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Games Played, where DeVonta Smith posts 84 against Josh Ali's 2 — a gap of just 4100%. Josh Ali can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 2-0 tally suggests. In any debate, Games Played is the statistical ammunition for the Josh Ali 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.
The verdict favors DeVonta Smith — 2 categories to 0 — but Josh Ali makes this far from a one-sided debate. Anyone building the case for Josh Ali has real statistical ammunition particularly in Games Played where the gap narrows to just 4100%. The numbers have spoken, but the argument will continue.
Who is better, DeVonta Smith or Josh Ali?
DeVonta Smith holds the statistical edge, winning 2 of 2 categories in this career comparison. DeVonta Smith's Targets of 595 versus Josh Ali's 1 is the most decisive factor — a 59400% difference.
How do DeVonta Smith and Josh Ali compare in Targets?
DeVonta Smith career Targets: 595. Josh Ali career Targets: 1. DeVonta Smith leads by 59400% — dramatically ahead in this key WR metric.
Who had the better overall career, DeVonta Smith or Josh Ali?
Based on career statistics, DeVonta Smith edges Josh Ali 2-0 across key categories. DeVonta Smith's Targets of 595 leads Josh Ali's 1 by 59400%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
