Who is better, Henry or Ditka?
Mike Ditka leads with a GOAT score of 88.1 against 88.0 for Derrick Henry — a gap of 0.1 points on GOAT Rank's weighted model.
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Henry vs Ditka
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Quick answer
GOAT Rank currently ranks Mike Ditka above Derrick Henry: 88.1 vs 88.0. Mike Ditka leads on Honours. Derrick Henry leads on Statistics.
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DitkaWinner
88.1Ditka wins: Honours
Henry
88.0Henry wins: Statistics
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Category radar
Verdict
Weighted GOAT score
🇺🇸 Mike Ditka
88.1
Ditka leads in 4 of 5 weighted categories.
1. Mike Ditka
2. Derrick Henry
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. 🇺🇸 Derrick Henry5 seasons played · career day 1,8265,860 touchdowns
Setting the pace at this stage
2. 🇺🇸 Mike Ditka5 seasons played · career day 1,825411 touchdowns
-93.0% vs Henry at the same stage
| Ghost race · career day | 30 | 100 | 365 | 1000 | 1825 | 3650 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 Henry | 0 | 0 | 490 | 1,234 | 3,833 | 11,423 |
| 🇺🇸 Ditka | 0 | 0 | 60 | 157 | 411 | 663 |
Careers are aligned from debut; the first 5 season periods are measured against the same career window.
| Metric | HenryActive · Baltimore Ravens | DitkaRetired |
|---|---|---|
| Rushing titles | 2 | — |
| Career rushing yards | 12,000 | — |
| Rushing touchdowns | 115 | — |
| Pro Bowls | 5 | 5 |
| 2,000-yard seasons | 1 | — |
| Career receptions | — | 427 |
| Receiving yards | — | 5,812 |
| NFL titles | — | 1 |
| Rookie of the Year awards | — | 1 |
| Dominance w25% | 86 | 86 |
| Peak w20% | 94 | 94 |
| Longevity w20% | 82 | 82 |
| Honours w20% | 86 | 88 |
| Statistics w15% | 94 | 92 |
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GOAT Rank · the data
Ditka88.1
Henry88.0
FAQ
Where does Henry beat Ditka?
Henry scores higher on statistics. Ditka leads on honours.
How is the Henry vs Ditka score calculated?
Both are scored on peak, dominance, honours, statistics, longevity within their sport. Henry: 88.0, Ditka: 88.1.
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