James Allen vs David Braxton: Who Wins on NFL Stats?
Few NFL comparisons generate more debate than James Allen vs David Braxton. The numbers reveal a genuinely competitive matchup — David Braxton takes 3 categories while James Allen claims 2, 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 David Braxton's 30 represents a 196.7% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. David Braxton falls 95% 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 Games Played, where James Allen posts 48 against David Braxton's 41 — a gap of just 17.1%. James Allen can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 3-2 tally suggests. In any debate, Games Played is the statistical ammunition for the James Allen 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 David Braxton — 3 categories to 2 — but James Allen makes this far from a one-sided debate. Anyone building the case for James Allen has real statistical ammunition particularly in Games Played where the gap narrows to just 17.1%. The numbers have spoken, but the argument will continue.
Who is better, James Allen or David Braxton?
David Braxton holds the statistical edge, winning 3 of 5 categories in this career comparison. David Braxton's Tackles of 89 versus James Allen's 30 is the most decisive factor — a 196.7% difference.
How do James Allen and David Braxton compare in Tackles?
James Allen career Tackles: 89. David Braxton career Tackles: 30. James Allen leads by 196.7% — dramatically ahead in this key LB metric.
Who had the better overall career, James Allen or David Braxton?
Based on career statistics, David Braxton edges James Allen 3-2 across key categories. David Braxton's Tackles of 89 leads James Allen's 30 by 196.7%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
