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Barry Sanders vs Marshall Faulk: head-to-head statistical comparison

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Barry Sanders
Detroit Lions · Running Back
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Marshall Faulk
St. Louis Rams · Running Back
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1–4
categories
Faulk leads the head-to-head, 4 categories to 1.
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Tale of the tape
15,269
Rushing yards (career)
12,279
99
Rushing TDs (career)
100
352
Receptions (career)
767
18,190
Scrimmage yards (career)
19,154
2,921
Receiving yards (career)
6,875
The trophy case edge: Sanders
NFL MVP2× Offensive POY6× First-Team All-Pro10× Pro BowlHall of Fame (2004)
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Super BowlNFL MVP3× Offensive POY3× First-Team All-Pro7× Pro BowlHall of Fame (2011)
The verdict

Faulk 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.

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Card value — head to head

Barry Sanders
$150
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+41%
Legacy floor100%
RarityLegendary
Marshall Faulk
$150
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+41%
Legacy floor100%
RarityLegendary
Card verdictBoth grade to about $150 today.
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