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Calvin Johnson vs Isaac Bruce: head-to-head statistical comparison

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Calvin Johnson
Detroit Lions · Wide Receiver
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Isaac Bruce
San Francisco 49ers · Wide Receiver
VS
2–3
categories
Bruce leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 2.
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Tale of the tape
731
Receptions (career)
1,024
11,619
Receiving yards (career)
15,208
83
Receiving TDs (career)
91
13.8
Yards per catch
12.6
149
Targets (season)
49
The trophy case edge: Johnson
3× First-Team All-Pro6× Pro BowlHall of Fame (2021)
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Super Bowl4× Pro BowlHall of Fame (2020)
The verdict

Bruce holds the edge, leading in 3 of 5 categories (receptions, receiving yards, receiving tds). Johnson answers in yards per catch, targets (season) — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.

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Card value — head to head

Calvin Johnson
$35
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+34%
Legacy floor100%
RarityEpic
Isaac Bruce
$35
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+34%
Legacy floor100%
RarityEpic
Card verdictBoth grade to about $35 today.
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