Barry Sanders vs Walter Payton Comparison
Seasons
Info
| Barry Sanders | Detroit Lions (1989-1998) |
| Walter Payton | Chicago Bears (1975-1987) |
| Barry Sanders | Running Back |
| Walter Payton | Running Back |
| Barry Sanders | 5'8" |
| Walter Payton | 5'10" |
| Barry Sanders | 203 |
| Walter Payton | 200 |
| Barry Sanders | By the Detroit Lions in the 1st Round (3rd Overall) in the 1989 Draft |
| Walter Payton | By the Bears in the 1st Round (4th Overall) in the 1975 Draft |
Super Bowls
| Barry Sanders | 0 | |
| Walter Payton | 1 (XX) |  |
| Barry Sanders | 0 | |
| Walter Payton | 1 (1986) | |
Playoff Appearances
| Barry Sanders | 5 (1991, 1993-1995, 1997) | |
| Walter Payton | 6 (1977, 1979, 1984-1987) | |
Awards And Honors
| Barry Sanders | Yes | Inducted in 2004 |
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| Walter Payton | Yes | Inducted in 1993 |
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| Barry Sanders | Yes | Detroit Lions #20 |
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| Walter Payton | Yes | Bears #34 |
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| Barry Sanders | 1 (1997) | |
| Walter Payton | 2 (1977, 1985) | |
| Barry Sanders | 0 |
| Walter Payton | 0 |
| Barry Sanders | 10 (1989–1998) | |
| Walter Payton | 9 (1976-1980, 1983-1986) | |
| Barry Sanders | 6 (1989–1991, 1994, 1995, 1997) | |
| Walter Payton | 7 (1976-1980, 1984-1985) | |
| Barry Sanders | 4 (1992-1993, 1996, 1998) | |
| Walter Payton | 1 (1986) | |
| Barry Sanders | 4 (1990, 1994, 1996, 1997) | |
| Walter Payton | 1 (1977) | |
| Barry Sanders | 1 (1991) | |
| Walter Payton | 1 (1977) | |
| Barry Sanders | 2 (1994, 1997) | |
| Walter Payton | 1 (1977) | |
Regular Season Stats
| Barry Sanders | 153 |
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| Walter Payton | 190 |
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| Barry Sanders | 151 |
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| Walter Payton | 184 |
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| Barry Sanders | 3,062 |
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| Walter Payton | 3,838 |
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| Barry Sanders | 15,269 |
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| Walter Payton | 16,726 |
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| Barry Sanders | 99 |
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| Walter Payton | 110 |
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| Barry Sanders | 99.8 |
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| Walter Payton | 88.0 |
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| Barry Sanders | 20.0 |
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| Walter Payton | 20.2 |
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| Barry Sanders | 5.0 |
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| Walter Payton | 4.4 |
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| Barry Sanders | 352 |
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| Walter Payton | 492 |
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| Barry Sanders | 2,921 |
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| Walter Payton | 4,538 |
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| Barry Sanders | 8.3 |
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| Walter Payton | 9.2 |
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| Barry Sanders | 10 |
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| Walter Payton | 15 |
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| Barry Sanders | 2.3 |
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| Walter Payton | 2.6 |
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| Barry Sanders | 19.1 |
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| Walter Payton | 23.9 |
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| Barry Sanders | 18,190 |
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| Walter Payton | 21,264 |
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| Barry Sanders | 41 |
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| Walter Payton | 86 |
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Playoff Stats
| Barry Sanders | 6 |
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| Walter Payton | 9 |
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| Barry Sanders | 6 |
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| Walter Payton | 9 |
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| Barry Sanders | 91 |
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| Walter Payton | 180 |
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| Barry Sanders | 386 |
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| Walter Payton | 632 |
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| Barry Sanders | 1 |
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| Walter Payton | 2 |
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| Barry Sanders | 64.3 |
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| Walter Payton | 70.2 |
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| Barry Sanders | 15.2 |
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| Walter Payton | 20 |
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| Barry Sanders | 4.2 |
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| Walter Payton | 3.5 |
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| Barry Sanders | 21 |
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| Walter Payton | 22 |
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| Barry Sanders | 111 |
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| Walter Payton | 178 |
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| Barry Sanders | 5.3 |
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| Walter Payton | 8.1 |
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| Barry Sanders | 0 |
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| Walter Payton | 0 |
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| Barry Sanders | 3.5 |
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| Walter Payton | 2.4 |
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| Barry Sanders | 18.5 |
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| Walter Payton | 19.8 |
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| Barry Sanders | 497 |
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| Walter Payton | 810 |
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| Barry Sanders | 1 |
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| Walter Payton | 4 |
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Best Season Stats
| Barry Sanders | 16 (1998) |
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| Walter Payton | 16 (1986) |
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| Barry Sanders | 16 (1998) |
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| Walter Payton | 16 (1986) |
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| Barry Sanders | 343 (1998) |
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| Walter Payton | 381 (1984) |
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| Barry Sanders | 2053 (1997) |
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| Walter Payton | 1852 (1977) |
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| Barry Sanders | 16 (1991) |
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| Walter Payton | 14 (1979) |
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| Barry Sanders | 85 (1994) |
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| Walter Payton | 76 (1978) |
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| Barry Sanders | 128.3 (1997) |
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| Walter Payton | 132.3 (1977) |
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| Barry Sanders | 22.8 (1991) |
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| Walter Payton | 24.2 (1977) |
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| Barry Sanders | 6.1 (1997) |
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| Walter Payton | 5.5 (1977) |
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| Barry Sanders | 48 (1995) |
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| Walter Payton | 53 (1983) |
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| Barry Sanders | 480 (1990) |
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| Walter Payton | 607 (1983) |
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| Barry Sanders | 13.3 (1990) |
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| Walter Payton | 11.5 (1983) |
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| Barry Sanders | 3 (1997) |
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| Walter Payton | 3 (1986) |
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| Barry Sanders | 66 (1997) |
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| Walter Payton | 75 (1977) |
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| Barry Sanders | 30.0 (1990) |
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| Walter Payton | 37.9 (1983) |
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| Barry Sanders | 2358 (1997) |
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| Walter Payton | 2121 (1977) |
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| Barry Sanders | 10 (1989) |
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| Walter Payton | 3 (1982) |
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Seasons
Info
| Barry Sanders | Detroit Lions (1989-1998) | |
| Walter Payton | Chicago Bears (1975-1987) |
| Barry Sanders | Running Back | |
| Walter Payton | Running Back |
| Barry Sanders | 5'8" | |
| Walter Payton | 5'10" |
| Barry Sanders | 203 | |
| Walter Payton | 200 |
| Barry Sanders | By the Detroit Lions in the 1st Round (3rd Overall) in the 1989 Draft | |
| Walter Payton | By the Bears in the 1st Round (4th Overall) in the 1975 Draft |
Super Bowls
| Barry Sanders | 0 | |
| Walter Payton | 1 (XX) |
| Barry Sanders | 0 | |
| Walter Payton | 1 (1986) |
Playoff Appearances
| Barry Sanders | 5 (1991, 1993-1995, 1997) | |
| Walter Payton | 6 (1977, 1979, 1984-1987) |
Awards And Honors
| Barry Sanders | Yes | Inducted in 2004 |
| Walter Payton | Yes | Inducted in 1993 |
| Barry Sanders | Yes | Detroit Lions #20 |
| Walter Payton | Yes | Bears #34 |
| Barry Sanders | 1 (1997) | |
| Walter Payton | 2 (1977, 1985) |
| Barry Sanders | 0 | |
| Walter Payton | 0 |
| Barry Sanders | 10 (1989–1998) | |
| Walter Payton | 9 (1976-1980, 1983-1986) |
| Barry Sanders | 6 (1989–1991, 1994, 1995, 1997) | |
| Walter Payton | 7 (1976-1980, 1984-1985) |
| Barry Sanders | 4 (1992-1993, 1996, 1998) | |
| Walter Payton | 1 (1986) |
| Barry Sanders | 4 (1990, 1994, 1996, 1997) | |
| Walter Payton | 1 (1977) |
| Barry Sanders | 1 (1991) | |
| Walter Payton | 1 (1977) |
| Barry Sanders | 2 (1994, 1997) | |
| Walter Payton | 1 (1977) |
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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