Who is better, Branch or Lynch?
Cliff Branch leads with a GOAT score of 85.6 against 85.6 for John Lynch — a gap of 0.0 points on GOAT Rank's weighted model.
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Branch vs Lynch
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Quick answer
GOAT Rank currently scores Cliff Branch and John Lynch level at 85.6. Cliff Branch leads on Peak. John Lynch leads on Honours.
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BranchWinner
85.6Branch wins: Peak
Lynch
85.6Lynch wins: Honours
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Verdict
Weighted GOAT score
🇺🇸 Cliff Branch
85.6
Branch leads in 4 of 5 weighted categories.
1. Cliff Branch
2. John Lynch
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. 🇺🇸 Cliff Branch5 seasons played · career day 1,8263,427 touchdowns
Setting the pace at this stage
2. 🇺🇸 John Lynch5 seasons played · career day 1,8257 touchdowns
-99.8% vs Branch at the same stage
| Ghost race · career day | 30 | 100 | 365 | 1000 | 1825 | 3650 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 Branch | 0 | 0 | 41 | 331 | 2,316 | 6,378 |
| 🇺🇸 Lynch | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 17 |
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
Branch85.6
Lynch85.6
FAQ
Where does Lynch beat Branch?
Lynch scores higher on honours. Branch leads on peak.
How is the Branch vs Lynch score calculated?
Both are scored on peak, dominance, honours, statistics, longevity within their sport. Branch: 85.6, Lynch: 85.6.
What do you think?
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