John Martinez Pavliga from Chicago. Cropped by User:Blueag9., Steven-Jackson-vs49ers-Nov-18-2007, CC BY 2.0 
Keith Allison, Marshawn Lynch vs. Redskins 2014, CC BY-SA 2.0
The prototype power running back is an all-around offensive weapon who can carry a team’s offense with his ability to pound the football while also having the ability to catch passes out of the backfield. Over the past 20 years, two of the best power running backs to come around in the NFL have been Steven Jackson and Marshawn Lynch – in their respective primes, each was a true workhorse back known for his punishing running style and consistently producing 1,000-yard seasons year in and year out. With both players having hung up their cleats in recent years, it is perhaps a natural comparison to ask:
Who was better – Steven Jackson or Marshawn Lynch?
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