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56IMPACT
Adrian Peterson
Seattle Seahawks · Running Back
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62IMPACT
Emmitt Smith
Arizona Cardinals · Running Back
VS
0–4
categories
Smith leads the head-to-head, 4 categories to 0.
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Tale of the tape
14,918
Rushing yards (career)
18,355
120
Rushing TDs (career)
164
305
Receptions (career)
515
17,392
Yards from scrimmage (career)
21,579
The trophy case edge: Smith
NFL MVPOffensive POY4× First-Team All-Pro7× Pro Bowl
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3× Super BowlSuper Bowl MVPNFL MVP4× First-Team All-Pro8× Pro BowlHall of Fame (2010)
The verdict

Smith holds the edge, leading in 4 of 4 categories (rushing yards (career), rushing tds (career), receptions (career)). Peterson answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.

56Peterson · Rotation piece
Balladex Impact Index
62Smith · Solid starter

Card value — head to head

Adrian Peterson
$150
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+41%
Legacy floor100%
RarityLegendary
Emmitt Smith
$550
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+46% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityMythic
Card verdictEmmitt Smith is the more valuable card today ($550 vs. $150). Emmitt Smith carries more projected upside (+46% vs. +41% over five years).
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