Barry Sanders vs Earl Campbell Comparison
Seasons
Info
Barry Sanders | Detroit Lions (1989-1998) |
Earl Campbell | Houston Oilers (1978-1984), New Orleans Saints (1984-1985) |
Barry Sanders | Running Back |
Earl Campbell | Running Back |
Barry Sanders | 5'8" |
Earl Campbell | 5'11" |
Barry Sanders | 203 |
Earl Campbell | 232 |
Barry Sanders | By the Detroit Lions in the 1st Round (3rd Overall) in the 1989 Draft |
Earl Campbell | By the Oilers in the 1st Round (1st Overall) in the 1978 Draft |
Super Bowls
Barry Sanders | 0 |
Earl Campbell | 0 |
Barry Sanders | 0 |
Earl Campbell | 0 |
Playoff Appearances
Barry Sanders | 5 (1991, 1993-1995, 1997) | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Earl Campbell | 3 (1978-1980) | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Awards And Honors
Barry Sanders | Yes | Inducted in 2004 |
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Earl Campbell | Yes | Inducted in 1991 |
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Barry Sanders | Yes | Detroit Lions #20 |
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Earl Campbell | Yes | Titans #34 |
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Barry Sanders | 1 (1997) | ![]() |
Earl Campbell | 3 (1978-1980) | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Barry Sanders | 0 |
Earl Campbell | 0 |
Barry Sanders | 10 (1989–1998) | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Earl Campbell | 5 (1978-1981, 1983) | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Barry Sanders | 6 (1989–1991, 1994, 1995, 1997) | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Earl Campbell | 3 (1978-1980) | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Barry Sanders | 4 (1992-1993, 1996, 1998) | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Earl Campbell | 0 |
Barry Sanders | 4 (1990, 1994, 1996, 1997) | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Earl Campbell | 3 (1978-1980) | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Barry Sanders | 1 (1991) | ![]() |
Earl Campbell | 2 (1979-1980) | ![]() ![]() |
Barry Sanders | 2 (1994, 1997) | ![]() ![]() |
Earl Campbell | 3 (1978-1980) | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Regular Season Stats
Barry Sanders | 153 |
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Earl Campbell | 115 |
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Barry Sanders | 151 |
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Earl Campbell | 102 |
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Barry Sanders | 3,062 |
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Earl Campbell | 2,187 |
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Barry Sanders | 15,269 |
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Earl Campbell | 9,407 |
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Barry Sanders | 99 |
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Earl Campbell | 74 |
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Barry Sanders | 99.8 |
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Earl Campbell | 81.8 |
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Barry Sanders | 20.0 |
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Earl Campbell | 19.0 |
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Barry Sanders | 5.0 |
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Earl Campbell | 4.3 |
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Barry Sanders | 352 |
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Earl Campbell | 121 |
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Barry Sanders | 2,921 |
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Earl Campbell | 806 |
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Barry Sanders | 8.3 |
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Earl Campbell | 6.7 |
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Barry Sanders | 10 |
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Earl Campbell | 0 |
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Barry Sanders | 2.3 |
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Earl Campbell | 1.1 |
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Barry Sanders | 19.1 |
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Earl Campbell | 7.0 |
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Barry Sanders | 18,190 |
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Earl Campbell | 10,213 |
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Barry Sanders | 41 |
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Earl Campbell | 43 |
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Playoff Stats
Barry Sanders | 6 |
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Earl Campbell | 6 |
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Barry Sanders | 6 |
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Earl Campbell | 6 |
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Barry Sanders | 91 |
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Earl Campbell | 135 |
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Barry Sanders | 386 |
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Earl Campbell | 420 |
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Barry Sanders | 1 |
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Earl Campbell | 4 |
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Barry Sanders | 64.3 |
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Earl Campbell | 70 |
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Barry Sanders | 15.2 |
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Earl Campbell | 22.5 |
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Barry Sanders | 4.2 |
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Earl Campbell | 3.1 |
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Barry Sanders | 21 |
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Earl Campbell | 5 |
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Barry Sanders | 111 |
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Earl Campbell | 45 |
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Barry Sanders | 5.3 |
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Earl Campbell | 9 |
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Barry Sanders | 0 |
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Earl Campbell | 0 |
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Barry Sanders | 3.5 |
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Earl Campbell | .833 |
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Barry Sanders | 18.5 |
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Earl Campbell | 7.5 |
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Barry Sanders | 497 |
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Earl Campbell | 465 |
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Barry Sanders | 1 |
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Earl Campbell | 6 |
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Best Season Stats
Barry Sanders | 16 (1998) |
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Earl Campbell | 16 (1985) |
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Barry Sanders | 16 (1998) |
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Earl Campbell | 16 (1981) |
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Barry Sanders | 343 (1998) |
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Earl Campbell | 373 (1980) |
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Barry Sanders | 2053 (1997) |
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Earl Campbell | 1934 (1980) |
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Barry Sanders | 16 (1991) |
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Earl Campbell | 19 (1979) |
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Barry Sanders | 85 (1994) |
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Earl Campbell | 81 (1978) |
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Barry Sanders | 128.3 (1997) |
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Earl Campbell | 128.9 (1980) |
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Barry Sanders | 22.8 (1991) |
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Earl Campbell | 24.9 (1980) |
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Barry Sanders | 6.1 (1997) |
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Earl Campbell | 5.2 (1980) |
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Barry Sanders | 48 (1995) |
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Earl Campbell | 36 (1981) |
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Barry Sanders | 480 (1990) |
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Earl Campbell | 216 (1983) |
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Barry Sanders | 13.3 (1990) |
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Earl Campbell | 14.7 (1985) |
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Barry Sanders | 3 (1997) |
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Earl Campbell | 0 (1985) |
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Barry Sanders | 66 (1997) |
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Earl Campbell | 66 (1983) |
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Barry Sanders | 30.0 (1990) |
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Earl Campbell | 15.4 (1983) |
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Barry Sanders | 2358 (1997) |
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Earl Campbell | 1981 (1980) |
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Barry Sanders | 10 (1989) |
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Earl Campbell | 2 (1984) |
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Seasons
Info
Barry Sanders | Detroit Lions (1989-1998) | |
Earl Campbell | Houston Oilers (1978-1984), New Orleans Saints (1984-1985) |
Barry Sanders | Running Back | |
Earl Campbell | Running Back |
Barry Sanders | 5'8" | |
Earl Campbell | 5'11" |
Barry Sanders | 203 | |
Earl Campbell | 232 |
Barry Sanders | By the Detroit Lions in the 1st Round (3rd Overall) in the 1989 Draft | |
Earl Campbell | By the Oilers in the 1st Round (1st Overall) in the 1978 Draft |
Super Bowls
Barry Sanders | 0 | |
Earl Campbell | 0 |
Barry Sanders | 0 | |
Earl Campbell | 0 |
Playoff Appearances
Barry Sanders | 5 (1991, 1993-1995, 1997) | |
Earl Campbell | 3 (1978-1980) |
Awards And Honors
Barry Sanders | Yes | Inducted in 2004 |
Earl Campbell | Yes | Inducted in 1991 |
Barry Sanders | Yes | Detroit Lions #20 |
Earl Campbell | Yes | Titans #34 |
Barry Sanders | 1 (1997) | |
Earl Campbell | 3 (1978-1980) |
Barry Sanders | 0 | |
Earl Campbell | 0 |
Barry Sanders | 10 (1989–1998) | |
Earl Campbell | 5 (1978-1981, 1983) |
Barry Sanders | 6 (1989–1991, 1994, 1995, 1997) | |
Earl Campbell | 3 (1978-1980) |
Barry Sanders | 4 (1992-1993, 1996, 1998) | |
Earl Campbell | 0 |
Barry Sanders | 4 (1990, 1994, 1996, 1997) | |
Earl Campbell | 3 (1978-1980) |
Barry Sanders | 1 (1991) | |
Earl Campbell | 2 (1979-1980) |
Barry Sanders | 2 (1994, 1997) | |
Earl Campbell | 3 (1978-1980) |
Regular Season Stats
Games (G)
Games Started (GS)
Rushing Attempts (Att)
Rushing Yards (Yds)
Rushing Touchdowns (TD)
Rushing Yards per Game (Y/G)
Rushing Attempts per Game (A/G)
Rushing Yards per Attempt (Y/A)
Receptions (Rec)
Receiving Yards (Yds)
Yards per Reception (Y/R)
Receiving Touchdowns (TD)
Receptions per Game (R/G)
Receiving Yards per Game (Y/G)
Yards from Scrimmage (YScm)
Fumbles
Playoff Stats
Games (G)
Games Started (GS)
Rushing Attempts (Att)
Rushing Yards (Yds)
Rushing Touchdowns (TD)
Rushing Yards per Game (Y/G)
Rushing Attempts per Game (A/G)
Rushing Yards per Attempt (Y/A)
Receptions (Rec)
Receiving Yards (Yds)
Yards per Reception (Y/R)
Receiving Touchdowns (TD)
Receptions per Game (R/G)
Receiving Yards per Game (Y/G)
Yards from Scrimmage (YScm)
Fumbles
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