Who is better, Hayes or Bettis?
Bob Hayes leads with a GOAT score of 87.0 against 87.0 for Jerome Bettis — a gap of 0.0 points on GOAT Rank's weighted model.
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Hayes vs Bettis
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Quick answer
GOAT Rank currently scores Bob Hayes and Jerome Bettis level at 87.0. Bob Hayes leads on Peak, Dominance, Honours. Jerome Bettis leads on Longevity, Statistics.
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HayesWinner
87.0Hayes wins: Dominance, Peak, Honours
Bettis
87.0Bettis wins: Longevity, Statistics
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Time range
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Category radar
Verdict
Weighted GOAT score
🇺🇸 Bob Hayes
87.0
Hayes leads in 3 of 5 weighted categories.
1. Bob Hayes
2. Jerome Bettis
Category breakdown
Season form · Form index per season
Career timeline · Form index per season
Cumulative output season by season — the shape of each career against the other.
GOAT pace tracker
Career stage · GOAT pace
Through season 5 · Form index per season1. 🇺🇸 Bob Hayes5 seasons played · career day 1,825401 touchdowns
Setting the pace at this stage
2. 🇺🇸 Jerome Bettis5 seasons played · career day 1,825378 touchdowns
-5.7% vs Hayes at the same stage
| Ghost race · career day | 30 | 100 | 365 | 1000 | 1825 | 3650 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 Hayes | 0 | 0 | 55 | 132 | 401 | 641 |
| 🇺🇸 Bettis | 0 | 0 | 50 | 115 | 378 | 693 |
Careers are aligned from debut; the first 5 season periods are measured against the same career window.
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GOAT Rank · the data
Hayes87.0
Bettis87.0
FAQ
Where does Bettis beat Hayes?
Bettis scores higher on statistics, longevity. Hayes leads on peak, dominance, honours.
How is the Hayes vs Bettis score calculated?
Both are scored on peak, dominance, honours, statistics, longevity within their sport. Hayes: 87.0, Bettis: 87.0.
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