Tomlinson leads the head-to-head, 4 categories to 1.
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Adrian Peterson vs LaDainian Tomlinson stats
14,918
Rushing yards (career)
13,684
120
Rushing TDs (career)
145
305
Receptions (career)
624
17,392
Scrimmage yards (career)
18,456
2,474
Receiving yards (career)
4,772
Awards & honors edge: Peterson
NFL MVPOffensive Player of the YearOffensive Rookie of the Year4× First-Team All-Pro7× Pro Bowl
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NFL MVPOffensive Player of the Year3× First-Team All-Pro5× Pro BowlHall of Fame (2017)
Who is better: Peterson or Tomlinson?
Tomlinson holds the edge, leading in 4 of 5 categories (rushing tds, receptions, scrimmage yards). Peterson answers in rushing yards.
58Peterson · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
67Tomlinson · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Adrian Peterson
$300
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+44% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityLegendary
LaDainian Tomlinson
$250
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+43%
Legacy floor100%
RarityLegendary
Card verdictAdrian Peterson is the more valuable card today ($300 vs. $250). Adrian Peterson carries more projected upside (+44% vs. +43% over five years).
Who is better, Adrian Peterson or LaDainian Tomlinson?
Tomlinson holds the edge, leading in 4 of 5 categories (rushing tds, receptions, scrimmage yards). Peterson answers in rushing yards.
Who has more rushing yards, Adrian Peterson or LaDainian Tomlinson?
Adrian Peterson: 14,918 to LaDainian Tomlinson's 13,684 (Rushing yards (career)).
Who has more rushing tds, Adrian Peterson or LaDainian Tomlinson?
LaDainian Tomlinson: 145 to Adrian Peterson's 120 (Rushing TDs (career)).
What awards have Adrian Peterson and LaDainian Tomlinson won?
Adrian Peterson: NFL MVP, Offensive Player of the Year, Offensive Rookie of the Year, 4× First-Team All-Pro. LaDainian Tomlinson: NFL MVP, Offensive Player of the Year, 3× First-Team All-Pro, 5× 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 1–4. Stats and awards are real; the verdict is arithmetic on them, not an opinion.