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Marshall Faulk vs Walter Payton: head-to-head statistical comparison

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Marshall Faulk
St. Louis Rams · Running Back
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Walter Payton
Chicago Bears · Running Back
VS
2–3
categories
Payton leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 2.
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Tale of the tape
12,279
Rushing yards (career)
16,726
100
Rushing TDs (career)
110
767
Receptions (career)
492
19,154
Scrimmage yards (career)
21,264
6,875
Receiving yards (career)
4,538
The trophy case edge: Payton
Super BowlNFL MVP3× Offensive POY3× First-Team All-Pro7× Pro BowlHall of Fame (2011)
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Super BowlNFL MVPOffensive POY5× First-Team All-Pro9× Pro BowlHall of Fame (1993)
The verdict

Payton holds the edge, leading in 3 of 5 categories (rushing yards, rushing tds, scrimmage yards). Faulk answers in receptions, receiving yards — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.

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Card value — head to head

Marshall Faulk
$150
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+41%
Legacy floor100%
RarityLegendary
Walter Payton
$150
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+41%
Legacy floor100%
RarityLegendary
Card verdictBoth grade to about $150 today.
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