Jim Brown vs Adrian Peterson Comparison
Head-to-head comparison of NFL Hall of Fame running back Jim Brown and current running back Adrian Peterson that includes stats, Super Bowls, and various awards. Go to our Player Comparison page to check out other comparisons.
Position, Height and Weight
Teams
Jim Brown – Cleveland Browns
Adrian Peterson – Minnesota Vikings
Position
Jim Brown – Running Back
Adrian Peterson – Running Back
Height
Jim Brown – 6’2″
Adrian Peterson – 6’2″
Weight
Jim Brown – 232
Adrian Peterson – 217
Super Bowl and Seasons Played
Super Bowls or NFL Championship Wins
Jim Brown – 1 (1964) 
Adrian Peterson – 0
Playoff Appearances
Jim Brown – 4 (1957-1958, 1964-1965)
Adrian Peterson – 4 (2008-2009, 2012, 2015)
Seasons Played
Jim Brown – 9 (1957-1965)
Adrian Peterson – 9 (2007-2015)
Awards and Honors
Hall of Fame
Jim Brown – Yes (1971)
Adrian Peterson – No (Still Playing)
Number Retired
Jim Brown – Yes (Cleveland Browns #32)
Adrian Peterson – No
NFL MVPs
Jim Brown – 4 (1957-1958, 1963, 1965)
Adrian Peterson – 1 (2012)
Pro Bowls
Jim Brown – 8 (1957-1965)
Adrian Peterson – 7 (2007-2010, 2012-2013, 2015)
AP First Team All-Pro
Jim Brown – 8 (1957-1961, 1963-1965)
Adrian Peterson – 4 (2008, 2009, 2012, 2015)
NFL Rushing Champion
Jim Brown – 8 (1957-1961, 1963-1965)
Adrian Peterson – 3 (2008, 2012, 2015)
NFL Rushing Touchdown Leader
Jim Brown – 5 (1957-1959, 1963, 1965)
Adrian Peterson – 2 (2009, 2015)
NFL Offensive Player of the Year
Jim Brown – 0
Adrian Peterson – 1 (2012)
Offensive Rookie of the Year
Jim Brown – Yes (1957)
Adrian Peterson – Yes (2007)
Regular Season Career Stats
Games
Jim Brown – 118
Adrian Peterson – 120
Games Started
Jim Brown – 118
Adrian Peterson – 113
Attempts
Jim Brown – 2,359
Adrian Peterson – 2,381
Rushing Yards
Jim Brown – 12,312
Adrian Peterson – 11,675
Touchdowns
Jim Brown – 106
Adrian Peterson – 97
Longest Rushing Attempt
Jim Brown – 80
Adrian Peterson – 82
Rushing Yards per Game
Jim Brown – 104.3
Adrian Peterson – 97.3
Rushing Yards per Attempt
Jim Brown – 5.2
Adrian Peterson – 4.9
Rushing Attempts per Game
Jim Brown – 20.0
Adrian Peterson – 19.8
Receptions
Jim Brown – 262
Adrian Peterson – 238
Receiving Yards
Jim Brown – 2,499
Adrian Peterson – 1,937
Yards per Receptions
Jim Brown – 9.5
Adrian Peterson – 8.1
Receiving Touchdowns
Jim Brown – 20
Adrian Peterson – 5
Longest Reception
Jim Brown – 83
Adrian Peterson – 63
Receptions per Game
Jim Brown – 2.2
Adrian Peterson – 2.0
Receiving Yards Per Game
Jim Brown – 21.2
Adrian Peterson – 16.1
Yards from Scrimmage
Jim Brown – 14,811
Adrian Peterson – 13,612
Fumbles
Jim Brown – 57
Adrian Peterson – 38
Playoffs Career Stats
Games
Jim Brown – 4
Adrian Peterson – 5
Games Started
Jim Brown – 4
Adrian Peterson – 5
Attempts
Jim Brown – 66
Adrian Peterson – 116
Rushing Yards
Jim Brown – 241
Adrian Peterson – 412
Touchdowns
Jim Brown – 1
Adrian Peterson – 5
Longest Rushing Attempt
Jim Brown – 46
Adrian Peterson – 40
Rushing Yards per Game
Jim Brown – 60.3
Adrian Peterson – 82.4
Rushing Yards per Attempt
Jim Brown – 3.7
Adrian Peterson – 3.6
Receptions
Jim Brown – 8
Adrian Peterson – 6
Receiving Yards
Jim Brown – 99
Adrian Peterson – 54
Yards per Receptions
Jim Brown – 12.4
Adrian Peterson – 9.0
Receiving Touchdowns
Jim Brown – 0
Adrian Peterson – 0
Longest Reception
Jim Brown – 30
Adrian Peterson – 19
Receptions per Game
Jim Brown – 2.0
Adrian Peterson – 1.2
Receiving Yards Per Game
Jim Brown – 24.8
Adrian Peterson – 1o.8
Yards from Scrimmage
Jim Brown – 340
Adrian Peterson – 466
Fumbles
Jim Brown – 0
Adrian Peterson – 3
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