Greenlaw leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 2.
Rebuildvs
Tale of the tape
212
Tackles (career)
498
21.5
Sacks (career)
4.5
1
Interceptions (career)
4
7
Forced fumbles (career)
3
7
Passes defended (career)
16
The verdict
Greenlaw holds the edge, leading in 3 of 5 categories (tackles (career), interceptions (career), passes defended (career)). Nelson answers in sacks (career), forced fumbles (career) — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.