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Adrian Peterson vs Walter Payton: head-to-head statistical comparison

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Adrian Peterson
Seattle Seahawks · Running Back
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Walter Payton
Chicago Bears · Running Back
VS
1–4
categories
Payton leads the head-to-head, 4 categories to 1.
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Tale of the tape
14,918
Rushing yards (career)
16,726
120
Rushing TDs (career)
110
305
Receptions (career)
492
17,392
Scrimmage yards (career)
21,264
2,474
Receiving yards (career)
4,538
The trophy case edge: Payton
NFL MVPOffensive POY4× First-Team All-Pro7× Pro Bowl
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Super BowlNFL MVPOffensive POY5× First-Team All-Pro9× Pro BowlHall of Fame (1993)
The verdict

Payton holds the edge, leading in 4 of 5 categories (rushing yards, receptions, scrimmage yards). Peterson answers in rushing tds — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.

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Card value — head to head

Adrian Peterson
$150
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+41%
Legacy floor100%
RarityLegendary
Walter Payton
$150
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+41%
Legacy floor100%
RarityLegendary
Card verdictBoth grade to about $150 today.
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