Jessie Bates III
Xavier McKinney
VS
4–1
categories
III leads the head-to-head, 4 categories to 1.
Rebuildvs
Tale of the tape
810
474
1.0
3.5
27
19
11
3
70
48
The verdict
III holds the edge, leading in 4 of 5 categories (tackles (career), interceptions (career), forced fumbles (career)). McKinney answers in sacks (career) — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
50III · Rotation piece
Balladex Impact Index
50McKinney · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
Jessie Bates III
$13
Climbing
5-yr outlook+23% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Xavier McKinney
$16
Climbing
5-yr outlook+19%
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictXavier McKinney is the more valuable card today ($16 vs. $13). Jessie Bates III carries more projected upside (+23% vs. +19% over five years).