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Walter Payton

Ever try to argue that Walter Payton isn't the king of the gridiron? Good luck. The man was more elusive than a coherent plot in a reality TV show. Fans obsess over his high-knee running as if it were a secret dance move from a forbidden ancient society. And let's not even start on the cultural shockwaves—dude made wearing headbands cool before anyone knew they needed one. Picking anyone else in GoatWars feels like choosing a flip phone in 2023.

Walter Payton's Rankings

NFL Running Backs

Rank: #2 (see rankings)

Win Rate: 70.3%

Streak: ❄️ 2-match losing streak

Best matchups (highest win rate)

Walter Payton vs Marcus Allen - Wins 98.0% of battles
Walter Payton vs Eric Dickerson - Wins 86.7% of battles
Walter Payton vs Marshall Faulk - Wins 85.7% of battles

Worst matchups (lowest win rate)

Walter Payton vs Barry Sanders - Loses 67.6% of battles
Walter Payton vs Earl Campbell - Loses 45.5% of battles
Walter Payton vs Jim Brown - Loses 40.9% of battles