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LaDainian Tomlinson vs Marshall Faulk: head-to-head statistical comparison

LT
67IMPACT
LaDainian Tomlinson
New York Jets · Running Back
MF
61IMPACT
Marshall Faulk
St. Louis Rams · Running Back
VS
2–3
categories
Faulk leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 2.
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LaDainian Tomlinson vs Marshall Faulk stats

13,684
Rushing yards (career)
12,279
145
Rushing TDs (career)
100
624
Receptions (career)
767
18,456
Scrimmage yards (career)
19,154
4,772
Receiving yards (career)
6,875

Awards & honors edge: Faulk

NFL MVPOffensive Player of the Year3× First-Team All-Pro5× Pro BowlHall of Fame (2017)
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Super BowlNFL MVP3× Offensive Player of the YearOffensive Rookie of the Year3× First-Team All-Pro7× Pro BowlHall of Fame (2011)

Who is better: Tomlinson or Faulk?

Faulk holds the edge, leading in 3 of 5 categories (receptions, scrimmage yards, receiving yards). Tomlinson answers in rushing yards, rushing tds.

67Tomlinson · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
61Faulk · Solid starter

Card value — head to head

LaDainian Tomlinson
$250
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+43%
Legacy floor100%
RarityLegendary
Marshall Faulk
$380
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+44% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityLegendary
Card verdictMarshall Faulk is the more valuable card today ($380 vs. $250). Marshall Faulk carries more projected upside (+44% vs. +43% over five years).

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LaDainian Tomlinson vs Marshall Faulk: FAQ

Who is better, LaDainian Tomlinson or Marshall Faulk?

Faulk holds the edge, leading in 3 of 5 categories (receptions, scrimmage yards, receiving yards). Tomlinson answers in rushing yards, rushing tds.

Who has more rushing yards, LaDainian Tomlinson or Marshall Faulk?

LaDainian Tomlinson: 13,684 to Marshall Faulk's 12,279 (Rushing yards (career)).

Who has more rushing tds, LaDainian Tomlinson or Marshall Faulk?

LaDainian Tomlinson: 145 to Marshall Faulk's 100 (Rushing TDs (career)).

What awards have LaDainian Tomlinson and Marshall Faulk won?

LaDainian Tomlinson: NFL MVP, Offensive Player of the Year, 3× First-Team All-Pro, 5× Pro Bowl. Marshall Faulk: Super Bowl, NFL MVP, 3× Offensive Player of the Year, Offensive Rookie of the Year.

How does Balladex decide who wins?

Each shared stat is a category; the player ahead in more of them leads. Here that is 2–3. Stats and awards are real; the verdict is arithmetic on them, not an opinion.

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