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Adrian Peterson vs Jim Brown: head-to-head statistical comparison

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58IMPACT
Adrian Peterson
Seattle Seahawks · Running Back
JB
77IMPACT
Jim Brown
Cleveland Browns · Running Back
VS
4–1
categories
Peterson leads the head-to-head, 4 categories to 1.
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Adrian Peterson vs Jim Brown stats

14,918
Rushing yards (career)
12,312
120
Rushing TDs (career)
106
305
Receptions (career)
262
17,392
Scrimmage yards (career)
14,811
2,474
Receiving yards (career)
2,499

Awards & honors edge: Brown

NFL MVPOffensive Player of the YearOffensive Rookie of the Year4× First-Team All-Pro7× Pro Bowl
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3× NFL MVPOffensive Rookie of the Year8× First-Team All-Pro9× Pro BowlHall of Fame (1971)

Who is better: Peterson or Brown?

Peterson holds the edge, leading in 4 of 5 categories (rushing yards, rushing tds, receptions). Brown answers in receiving yards.

58Peterson · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
77Brown · Star starter

Card value — head to head

Adrian Peterson
$300
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+44%
Legacy floor100%
RarityLegendary
Jim Brown
$1.5k
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+49% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityLegendary
Card verdictJim Brown is the more valuable card today ($1.5k vs. $300). Jim Brown carries more projected upside (+49% vs. +44% over five years).

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Adrian Peterson vs Jim Brown: FAQ

Who is better, Adrian Peterson or Jim Brown?

Peterson holds the edge, leading in 4 of 5 categories (rushing yards, rushing tds, receptions). Brown answers in receiving yards.

Who has more rushing yards, Adrian Peterson or Jim Brown?

Adrian Peterson: 14,918 to Jim Brown's 12,312 (Rushing yards (career)).

Who has more rushing tds, Adrian Peterson or Jim Brown?

Adrian Peterson: 120 to Jim Brown's 106 (Rushing TDs (career)).

What awards have Adrian Peterson and Jim Brown won?

Adrian Peterson: NFL MVP, Offensive Player of the Year, Offensive Rookie of the Year, 4× First-Team All-Pro. Jim Brown: 3× NFL MVP, Offensive Rookie of the Year, 8× First-Team All-Pro, 9× Pro Bowl.

How does Balladex decide who wins?

Each shared stat is a category; the player ahead in more of them leads. Here that is 4–1. Stats and awards are real; the verdict is arithmetic on them, not an opinion.

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