AJ Epenesa
Zach Allen
VS
2–3
categories
Allen leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 2.
Rebuildvs
Tale of the tape
135
297
24.0
32.0
4
1
5
1
21
23
The verdict
Allen holds the edge, leading in 3 of 5 categories (tackles (career), sacks (career), passes defended (career)). Epenesa answers in interceptions (career), forced fumbles (career) — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
50Epenesa · Rotation piece
Balladex Impact Index
50Allen · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
AJ Epenesa
$14
Climbing
5-yr outlook+21% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Zach Allen
$16
Climbing
5-yr outlook+19%
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictZach Allen is the more valuable card today ($16 vs. $14). AJ Epenesa carries more projected upside (+21% vs. +19% over five years).