Derwin James Jr.
Jessie Bates III
VS
1–4
categories
III leads the head-to-head, 4 categories to 1.
Rebuildvs
Tale of the tape
684
810
19.0
1.0
12
27
6
11
46
70
The verdict
III holds the edge, leading in 4 of 5 categories (tackles (career), interceptions (career), forced fumbles (career)). Jr. answers in sacks (career) — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
50Jr. · Rotation piece
Balladex Impact Index
50III · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
Derwin James Jr.
$16
Climbing
5-yr outlook+19%
Legacy floor100%
Jessie Bates III
$13
Climbing
5-yr outlook+23% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Card verdictDerwin James Jr. is the more valuable card today ($16 vs. $13). Jessie Bates III carries more projected upside (+23% vs. +19% over five years).