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Bruce Smith vs Maxx Crosby: head-to-head statistical comparison

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Bruce Smith
Washington Redskins · Defensive End
Maxx Crosby
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Maxx Crosby
Las Vegas Raiders · Defensive End
VS
4–1
categories
Smith leads the head-to-head, 4 categories to 1.
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Tale of the tape
1,224
Tackles (career)
448
200.0
Sacks (career)
71.5
2
Interceptions (career)
1
45
Forced fumbles (career)
12
7
Passes defended (career)
30
The trophy case edge: Smith
2× Defensive POY8× First-Team All-Pro11× Pro BowlHall of Fame (2009)
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No major hardware yet
The verdict

Smith holds the edge, leading in 4 of 5 categories (tackles, sacks, interceptions). Crosby answers in passes defended — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.

50Smith · Rotation piece
Balladex Impact Index
50Crosby · Rotation piece

Card value — head to head

Bruce Smith
$35
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+34% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityEpic
Maxx Crosby
$13
Climbing
5-yr outlook+23%
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Card verdictBruce Smith is the more valuable card today ($35 vs. $13). Bruce Smith carries more projected upside (+34% vs. +23% over five years). Different bets: Bruce Smith's value is cemented and rises on legacy, while Maxx Crosby's is speculative and swings on production.
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