DB · BUF · #22
C.J. Gardner-Johnson
- Height
- HT 5'11"
- Weight
- WT 208 lbs
- Birth date
- Dec 20, 1997 (age 28.7)
- College
- Florida
Only 1 games in 2026 — availability is the headline.
Traded from PHI to HOU (Mar 11, 2025).
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
2,735
Range 2,533–2,934
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection
Proven DB in his prime — production and runway both hold.
DVS is our model view, scored on Engine-default half-PPR — not a guaranteed price in your league. Bye weeks and schedule strength are left out on purpose.
2026 Engine Projections
146.4 pts
8.6 PPG · 17.0 games
49.8 solo · 1.9 sacks · 3.5 INT
Dynasty Value Score over time
History starts Preseason 2026.
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.
Durability ×0.95
2 of last 3 seasons under 15 games.
Org environment ×0.99
Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.
Quick answer
Buy lowGardner-Johnson had 6 solo tackles in 2026, finishing DB39. After a rough middle year (DB59), DB39 looks like a reset worth tracking. 2026 stopped at 1 games; staying on the field is the swing factor. That's a buy-low window if the price still reflects the rough year, not the recovery.
NextDyne coverage
Dynasty notes from our blog that mention C.J. Gardner-Johnson.
2026 fantasy highlights
IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points
10.5
PPG
10.5
Positional finish
DB39
Key stats
- Solo: 6
- Sacks: —
- INT: —
Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))
| Season | Finish | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | PPG | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | DB39 | 10.5 | 10.5 | 6 | — | — |
| 2025 | DB59 | 124.5 | 9.6 | 45 | 3 | 2 |
| 2024 | DB42 | 126.5 | 7.9 | 31 | — | 6 |
| 2023 | DB180 | 32.8 | 10.9 | 15 | — | 1 |
| 2022 | DB23 | 141.0 | 11.8 | 55 | 1 | 6 |
| 2021 | DB56 | 98.5 | 8.2 | 31 | 2 | 3 |
| 2020 | DB21 | 127.0 | 8.5 | 52 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 | DB20 | 102.3 | 6.4 | 38 | — | 1 |
Career arc
Dashed bar is the 2026 Engine projection, not a completed season.
Recent games (2026)
| Week | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | Opp | Script | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 W1 | 10.5 | HOU | 50 plays · 58% pass | 6 | — | — |
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 defense · 89.9% mean
Advanced (2025)
- Pressures
- 5
- Hurries
- 0
- Missed tackle %
- 13.6%
Durability
- 20233 G · 2 Out
- 202416 G
- 202513 G
- 17.0 projected games — injury history is priced as risk, not a short 2026 slate.
Next Gen Stats
Next Gen tracking is for skill-position players.
Historical comps
Similar age, draft capital, and role — context for outcome bands, not a second DVS.
FAQ
- What is C.J. Gardner-Johnson's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Gardner-Johnson scores 2,735 out of 10,000. 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.
- Should I trade for C.J. Gardner-Johnson in dynasty right now?
- That's a buy-low window if the price still reflects the rough year, not the recovery. Run the actual numbers on the dynasty trade calculator before you commit — stance is a starting point, not a price.