III holds the edge, leading in 4 of 5 categories (tackles (career), interceptions (career), forced fumbles (career)). Wingard answers in sacks (career) — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
50Wingard · Rotation piece
Balladex Impact Index
50III · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
Andrew Wingard
$5.0
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor100%
Jessie Bates III
$13
Climbing
5-yr outlook+23% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Card verdictJessie Bates III is the more valuable card today ($13 vs. $5.0). Jessie Bates III carries more projected upside (+23% vs. +0% over five years).