Barry Sanders vs O.J. Simpson Comparison
Seasons
Info
| Barry Sanders | Detroit Lions (1989-1998) |
| O.J. Simpson | Buffalo Bills (1969-1977) San Francisco 49ers (1978-1979) |
| Barry Sanders | Running Back |
| O.J. Simpson | Running Back |
| Barry Sanders | 5'8" |
| O.J. Simpson | 6'2" |
| Barry Sanders | 203 |
| O.J. Simpson | 212 |
| Barry Sanders | By the Detroit Lions in the 1st Round (3rd Overall) in the 1989 Draft |
| O.J. Simpson | By the Bills in the 1st Round (1st Overall) in the 1969 Draft |
Super Bowls
| Barry Sanders | 0 |
| O.J. Simpson | 0 |
| Barry Sanders | 0 |
| O.J. Simpson | 0 |
Playoff Appearances
| Barry Sanders | 5 (1991, 1993-1995, 1997) |  |
| O.J. Simpson | 1 (1974) | |
Awards And Honors
| Barry Sanders | Yes | Inducted in 2004 |
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| O.J. Simpson | Yes | Inducted in 1985 |
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| Barry Sanders | Yes | Detroit Lions #20 |
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| O.J. Simpson | No | Not Retired |
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| Barry Sanders | 1 (1997) | |
| O.J. Simpson | 1 (1973) | |
| Barry Sanders | 10 (1989–1998) | |
| O.J. Simpson | 5 (1972-1976) | |
| Barry Sanders | 6 (1989–1991, 1994, 1995, 1997) | |
| O.J. Simpson | 5 (1972-1976) | |
| Barry Sanders | 4 (1990, 1994, 1996, 1997) | |
| O.J. Simpson | 4 (1972-1973, 1975-1976) | |
| Barry Sanders | 1 (1991) | |
| O.J. Simpson | 2 (1973, 1975) | |
| Barry Sanders | 2 (1994, 1997) | |
| O.J. Simpson | 1 (1973) | |
Regular Season Stats
| Barry Sanders | 153 |
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| O.J. Simpson | 135 |
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| Barry Sanders | 3,062 |
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| O.J. Simpson | 2,404 |
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| Barry Sanders | 15,269 |
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| O.J. Simpson | 11,236 |
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| Barry Sanders | 99 |
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| O.J. Simpson | 61 |
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| Barry Sanders | 99.8 |
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| O.J. Simpson | 83.2 |
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| Barry Sanders | 20.0 |
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| O.J. Simpson | 17.8 |
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| Barry Sanders | 5.0 |
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| O.J. Simpson | 4.7 |
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| Barry Sanders | 352 |
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| O.J. Simpson | 203 |
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| Barry Sanders | 2,921 |
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| O.J. Simpson | 2,142 |
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| Barry Sanders | 8.3 |
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| O.J. Simpson | 10.6 |
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| Barry Sanders | 10 |
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| O.J. Simpson | 14 |
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| Barry Sanders | 2.3 |
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| O.J. Simpson | 1.5 |
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| Barry Sanders | 19.1 |
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| O.J. Simpson | 15.9 |
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| Barry Sanders | 18,190 |
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| O.J. Simpson | 13,378 |
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| Barry Sanders | 41 |
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| O.J. Simpson | 62 |
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Playoff Stats
| Barry Sanders | 6 |
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| O.J. Simpson | 1 |
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| Barry Sanders | 6 |
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| O.J. Simpson | 1 |
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| Barry Sanders | 91 |
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| O.J. Simpson | 15 |
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| Barry Sanders | 386 |
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| O.J. Simpson | 49 |
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| Barry Sanders | 1 |
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| O.J. Simpson | 0 |
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| Barry Sanders | 64.3 |
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| O.J. Simpson | 49 |
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| Barry Sanders | 15.2 |
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| O.J. Simpson | 15 |
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| Barry Sanders | 4.2 |
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| O.J. Simpson | 3.3 |
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| Barry Sanders | 21 |
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| O.J. Simpson | 3 |
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| Barry Sanders | 111 |
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| O.J. Simpson | 37 |
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| Barry Sanders | 5.3 |
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| O.J. Simpson | 12.3 |
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| Barry Sanders | 0 |
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| O.J. Simpson | 1 |
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| Barry Sanders | 3.5 |
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| O.J. Simpson | 3 |
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| Barry Sanders | 18.5 |
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| O.J. Simpson | 37 |
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| Barry Sanders | 497 |
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| O.J. Simpson | 86 |
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| Barry Sanders | 1 |
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| O.J. Simpson | 0 |
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Best Season Stats
| Barry Sanders | 16 (1998) |
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| O.J. Simpson | 14 (1976) |
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| Barry Sanders | 343 (1998) |
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| O.J. Simpson | 332 (1973) |
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| Barry Sanders | 2053 (1997) |
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| O.J. Simpson | 2003 (1973) |
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| Barry Sanders | 16 (1991) |
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| O.J. Simpson | 16 (1975) |
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| Barry Sanders | 85 (1994) |
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| O.J. Simpson | 94 (1972) |
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| Barry Sanders | 128.3 (1997) |
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| O.J. Simpson | 143.1 (1973) |
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| Barry Sanders | 22.8 (1991) |
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| O.J. Simpson | 23.7 (1973) |
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| Barry Sanders | 6.1 (1997) |
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| O.J. Simpson | 6.0 (1973) |
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| Barry Sanders | 48 (1995) |
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| O.J. Simpson | 30 (1969) |
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| Barry Sanders | 480 (1990) |
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| O.J. Simpson | 426 (1975) |
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| Barry Sanders | 13.3 (1990) |
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| O.J. Simpson | 15.2 (1975) |
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| Barry Sanders | 3 (1997) |
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| O.J. Simpson | 7 (1975) |
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| Barry Sanders | 66 (1997) |
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| O.J. Simpson | 64 (1975) |
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| Barry Sanders | 30.0 (1990) |
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| O.J. Simpson | 30.4 (1975) |
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| Barry Sanders | 2358 (1997) |
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| O.J. Simpson | 2243 (1975) |
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| Barry Sanders | 10 (1989) |
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| O.J. Simpson | 2 (1977) |
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Seasons
Info
| Barry Sanders | Detroit Lions (1989-1998) | |
| O.J. Simpson | Buffalo Bills (1969-1977) San Francisco 49ers (1978-1979) |
| Barry Sanders | Running Back | |
| O.J. Simpson | Running Back |
| Barry Sanders | 5'8" | |
| O.J. Simpson | 6'2" |
| Barry Sanders | 203 | |
| O.J. Simpson | 212 |
| Barry Sanders | By the Detroit Lions in the 1st Round (3rd Overall) in the 1989 Draft | |
| O.J. Simpson | By the Bills in the 1st Round (1st Overall) in the 1969 Draft |
Super Bowls
| Barry Sanders | 0 | |
| O.J. Simpson | 0 |
| Barry Sanders | 0 | |
| O.J. Simpson | 0 |
Playoff Appearances
| Barry Sanders | 5 (1991, 1993-1995, 1997) | |
| O.J. Simpson | 1 (1974) |
Awards And Honors
| Barry Sanders | Yes | Inducted in 2004 |
| O.J. Simpson | Yes | Inducted in 1985 |
| Barry Sanders | Yes | Detroit Lions #20 |
| O.J. Simpson | No | Not Retired |
| Barry Sanders | 1 (1997) | |
| O.J. Simpson | 1 (1973) |
| Barry Sanders | 10 (1989–1998) | |
| O.J. Simpson | 5 (1972-1976) |
| Barry Sanders | 6 (1989–1991, 1994, 1995, 1997) | |
| O.J. Simpson | 5 (1972-1976) |
| Barry Sanders | 4 (1990, 1994, 1996, 1997) | |
| O.J. Simpson | 4 (1972-1973, 1975-1976) |
| Barry Sanders | 1 (1991) | |
| O.J. Simpson | 2 (1973, 1975) |
| Barry Sanders | 2 (1994, 1997) | |
| O.J. Simpson | 1 (1973) |
Regular Season Stats
Games (G)
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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