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Marcus Allen
Picture this: you're arguing about the greatest NFL running backs, and someone whispers 'Marcus Allen'. Suddenly, it's chaos. Why? Because the guy could zigzag through a crowd like he's dodging salespeople at the mall. And the fanbase? Part cult, part sports historians, all drama. They'll fight tooth and nail over his 1985 MVP season, citing stats like it's their job. Debating Allen isn’t just about football; it's a survival skill in this fandom jungle!
Marcus Allen's Rankings
Heisman Trophy Winners
Rank: #5 (see rankings)
Win Rate: 49.6%
Streak: ❄️ 1-match losing streak
Best matchups (highest win rate)
- Marcus Allen vs Charles Woodson - Wins 80.0% of battles
- Marcus Allen vs Archie Griffin - Wins 66.7% of battles
- Marcus Allen vs Tim Tebow - Wins 61.5% of battles
Worst matchups (lowest win rate)
- Marcus Allen vs Barry Sanders - Loses 84.2% of battles
- Marcus Allen vs Cam Newton - Loses 83.3% of battles
- Marcus Allen vs Bo Jackson - Loses 80.0% of battles
NFL Running Backs
Rank: #10 (see rankings)
Win Rate: 25.9%
Streak: ❄️ 6-match losing streak
Best matchups (highest win rate)
- Marcus Allen vs Marshall Faulk - Wins 80.0% of battles
- Marcus Allen vs Eric Dickerson - Wins 45.8% of battles
- Marcus Allen vs Adrian Peterson - Wins 44.4% of battles
Worst matchups (lowest win rate)
- Marcus Allen vs Jim Brown - Loses 100.0% of battles
- Marcus Allen vs Walter Payton - Loses 98.0% of battles
- Marcus Allen vs Barry Sanders - Loses 88.2% of battles