Jay Ajayi or Alex Collins? The NFL Stat Breakdown
This is as close as it gets. Jay Ajayi and Alex Collins split the statistical categories evenly — 3 apiece — making this one of the most genuinely contested RB comparisons in NFL history. When the numbers are this balanced, the debate comes down to which statistics matter most to you.
Alex Collins's Rush Touchdowns of 18 compared to Jay Ajayi's 13 represents a 38.5% advantage — significantly better than their counterpart in this critical category. Jay Ajayi falls 67.5% below the career average of 40 in this category while Alex Collins exceeds it. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Alex Collins's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Receptions, where Jay Ajayi posts 63 against Alex Collins's 59 — a gap of just 6.8%. Alex Collins can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 3-3 tally suggests. In any debate, Receptions is the statistical ammunition for the Alex Collins 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.
With categories split evenly, this comparison ultimately comes down to which statistics matter most to you. Alex Collins claims the tiebreaker through Rush Touchdowns advantage — a 38.5% edge — but reasonable people can, and do, argue both sides of this NFL debate.
Who is better, Jay Ajayi or Alex Collins?
Jay Ajayi holds the statistical edge, winning 3 of 6 categories in this career comparison. Jay Ajayi's Rush Touchdowns of 18 versus Alex Collins's 13 is the most decisive factor — a 38.5% difference.
How do Jay Ajayi and Alex Collins compare in Rush Touchdowns?
Jay Ajayi career Rush Touchdowns: 13. Alex Collins career Rush Touchdowns: 18. Alex Collins leads by 38.5% — significantly ahead in this key RB metric.
Who had the better overall career, Jay Ajayi or Alex Collins?
Based on career statistics, Jay Ajayi edges Alex Collins 3-3 across key categories. Jay Ajayi's Rush Touchdowns of 18 leads Alex Collins's 13 by 38.5%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
