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Larry Fitzgerald vs Terrell Owens: head-to-head statistical comparison

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Larry Fitzgerald
Arizona Cardinals · Wide Receiver
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Terrell Owens
Cincinnati Bengals · Wide Receiver
VS
2–3
categories
Owens leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 2.
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Tale of the tape
1,432
Receptions (career)
1,078
17,492
Receiving yards (career)
15,934
121
Receiving TDs (career)
153
7.6
Yards per catch
13.7
72
Targets (season)
139
The trophy case edge: Fitzgerald
First-Team All-Pro11× Pro BowlHall of Fame (2026)
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5× First-Team All-Pro6× Pro BowlHall of Fame (2018)
The verdict

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

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Balladex Impact Index
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Card value — head to head

Larry Fitzgerald
$35
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+34%
Legacy floor100%
RarityEpic
Terrell Owens
$35
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+34%
Legacy floor100%
RarityEpic
Card verdictBoth grade to about $35 today.
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