Reed holds the edge, leading in 4 of 5 categories (tackles (career), interceptions (career), forced fumbles (career)). Taylor answers in sacks (career) — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
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Card value — head to head
Alontae Taylor
$10
Climbing
5-yr outlook+20% ▲
Legacy floor100%
D.J. Reed
$13
Climbing
5-yr outlook+15%
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictD.J. Reed is the more valuable card today ($13 vs. $10). Alontae Taylor carries more projected upside (+20% vs. +15% over five years).