DB · BUF · #22
C.J. Gardner-Johnson
- Height
- HT 5'11"
- Weight
- WT 208 lbs
- Birth date
- Dec 20, 1997 (age 28.6)
- College
- Florida
Production trend is soft: DB39 → DB58 over the last two seasons.
Dynasty Value Score
7,786
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection
2026 Engine Projections
146.4 pts
8.6 PPG · 17.0 games
49.8 solo · 1.9 sacks · 3.5 INT
Quick answer
Gardner-Johnson scored 124.5 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points in 2025 (DB58). Production trend is soft: DB39 → DB58 over the last two seasons. Hold the name against those finishes before you rewrite the dynasty take. 2026 projects more depth/flex than locked starter — price the role, not the name.
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2025 fantasy highlights
IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points
124.5
PPG
9.6
Positional finish
DB58
Key stats
- Solo: 45
- Sacks: 3 (DB2)
- INT: 2 (DB33)
Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))
7 seasons
| Season | Finish | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | DB58 | 124.5 | 9.6 |
| 2024 | DB39 | 126.5 | 7.9 |
| 2023 | DB179 | 32.8 | 10.9 |
| 2022 | DB19 | 141.0 | 11.8 |
| 2021 | DB50 | 98.5 | 8.2 |
| 2020 | — | 127.0 | 8.5 |
| 2019 | — | 102.3 | 6.4 |
Recent games (2025)
| Week | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | Opp | Pass | Rush | Rec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 W18 | 8.3 | DET | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W17 | 6.8 | SF | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W16 | 3.8 | GB | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W15 | 15.3 | CLE | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W14 | 18.5 | GB | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W13 | 3.8 | PHI | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W12 | 1.5 | PIT | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W11 | 6.5 | MIN | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W10 | 28.0 | NYG | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W9 | 14.3 | CIN | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Next Gen Stats
Next Gen tracking is for skill-position players.
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FAQ
- What is C.J. Gardner-Johnson's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Gardner-Johnson scores 7,786 out of 10,000 — a top-DB on our board. The score blends 2025 production with our 2026 projection. Superflex and TE Premium shift the rankings; the trade calculator shows how.
- What is C.J. Gardner-Johnson's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 8.6 half-PPR points per game for 2026. That rate feeds Value Score — multiply by games and your league’s scoring if you want a season total.
- How are season fantasy points calculated on this page?
- Season totals and the recent game log use Half-PPR so every public profile matches our Engine board. Your league’s scoring shows up inside the app.
- Where can I trade C.J. Gardner-Johnson in a mock dynasty roster?
- Compare Gardner-Johnson against picks and other players in the dynasty trade calculator, or mock-draft with Best Available.