Tomlinson leads the head-to-head, 4 categories to 0.
Rebuildvs
Tale of the tape
13,684
Rushing yards (career)
12,074
145
Rushing TDs (career)
65
624
Receptions (career)
472
18,456
Yards from scrimmage (career)
16,532
The trophy case edge: Tomlinson
NFL MVPOffensive POY3× First-Team All-Pro5× Pro BowlHall of Fame (2017)
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NFL MVPOffensive POY2× First-Team All-Pro5× Pro BowlHall of Fame (2007)
The verdict
Tomlinson holds the edge, leading in 4 of 4 categories (rushing yards (career), rushing tds (career), receptions (career)). Thomas answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
56Tomlinson · Rotation piece
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56Thomas · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
LaDainian Tomlinson
$150
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+41% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityLegendary
Thurman Thomas
$56
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+38%
Legacy floor100%
RarityEpic
Card verdictLaDainian Tomlinson is the more valuable card today ($150 vs. $56). LaDainian Tomlinson carries more projected upside (+41% vs. +38% over five years).