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Earl Campbell vs Thurman Thomas: head-to-head statistical comparison

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Earl Campbell
New Orleans Saints · Running Back
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Thurman Thomas
Miami Dolphins · Running Back
VS
1–4
categories
Thomas leads the head-to-head, 4 categories to 1.
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Tale of the tape
9,407
Rushing yards (career)
12,074
74
Rushing TDs (career)
65
121
Receptions (career)
472
10,213
Scrimmage yards (career)
16,532
806
Receiving yards (career)
4,458
The trophy case edge: Campbell
NFL MVP3× Offensive POY3× First-Team All-Pro5× Pro BowlHall of Fame (1991)
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NFL MVPOffensive POY2× First-Team All-Pro5× Pro BowlHall of Fame (2007)
The verdict

Thomas holds the edge, leading in 4 of 5 categories (rushing yards, receptions, scrimmage yards). Campbell answers in rushing tds — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.

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Card value — head to head

Earl Campbell
$56
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+38%
Legacy floor100%
RarityEpic
Thurman Thomas
$56
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+38%
Legacy floor100%
RarityEpic
Card verdictBoth grade to about $56 today.
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