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Barry Sanders vs Walter Payton: head-to-head statistical comparison

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Barry Sanders
Detroit Lions · Running Back
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Walter Payton
Chicago Bears · Running Back
VS
0–5
categories
Payton leads the head-to-head, 5 categories to 0.
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Tale of the tape
15,269
Rushing yards (career)
16,726
99
Rushing TDs (career)
110
352
Receptions (career)
492
18,190
Scrimmage yards (career)
21,264
2,921
Receiving yards (career)
4,538
The trophy case edge: Sanders
NFL MVP2× Offensive POY6× First-Team All-Pro10× Pro BowlHall of Fame (2004)
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Super BowlNFL MVPOffensive POY5× First-Team All-Pro9× Pro BowlHall of Fame (1993)
The verdict

Payton holds the edge, leading in 5 of 5 categories (rushing yards, rushing tds, receptions). Sanders answers in the intangibles — 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
Walter Payton
$150
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+41%
Legacy floor100%
RarityLegendary
Card verdictBoth grade to about $150 today.
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