Tomlinson leads the head-to-head, 4 categories to 1.
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Tale of the tape
15,269
Rushing yards (career)
13,684
99
Rushing TDs (career)
145
352
Receptions (career)
624
18,190
Scrimmage yards (career)
18,456
2,921
Receiving yards (career)
4,772
The trophy case edge: Sanders
NFL MVP2× Offensive POY6× First-Team All-Pro10× Pro BowlHall of Fame (2004)
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NFL MVPOffensive POY3× First-Team All-Pro5× Pro BowlHall of Fame (2017)
The verdict
Tomlinson holds the edge, leading in 4 of 5 categories (rushing tds, receptions, scrimmage yards). Sanders answers in rushing yards — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.