Comparing James Allen and Adrian Moten Head to Head
Few NFL comparisons generate more debate than James Allen vs Adrian Moten. The numbers reveal a genuinely competitive matchup — James Allen takes 3 categories while Adrian Moten claims 1, making this one of the closer head to head comparisons at the LB position. Every statistical category matters in a matchup this tight.
James Allen's Tackles of 89 compared to Adrian Moten's 7 represents a 1171.4% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. Adrian Moten falls 98.8% below the career average of 600 in this category while James Allen exceeds it. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for James Allen's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Pass Deflections, where James Allen posts 3 against Adrian Moten's 0 — a gap of just 100%. Adrian Moten can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 3-1 tally suggests. In any debate, Pass Deflections is the statistical ammunition for the Adrian Moten side.
Defensive impact in the NFL is notoriously difficult to quantify. Sacks and tackles capture individual production, but disruption, coverage grades and run-stopping ability paint the complete picture of defensive excellence.
The verdict favors James Allen — 3 categories to 1 — but Adrian Moten makes this far from a one-sided debate. Anyone building the case for Adrian Moten has real statistical ammunition particularly in Pass Deflections where the gap narrows to just 100%. The numbers have spoken, but the argument will continue.
Who is better, James Allen or Adrian Moten?
James Allen holds the statistical edge, winning 3 of 4 categories in this career comparison. James Allen's Tackles of 89 versus Adrian Moten's 7 is the most decisive factor — a 1171.4% difference.
How do James Allen and Adrian Moten compare in Tackles?
James Allen career Tackles: 89. Adrian Moten career Tackles: 7. James Allen leads by 1171.4% — dramatically ahead in this key LB metric.
Who had the better overall career, James Allen or Adrian Moten?
Based on career statistics, James Allen edges Adrian Moten 3-1 across key categories. James Allen's Tackles of 89 leads Adrian Moten's 7 by 1171.4%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
