DB · BUF · #22
C.J. Gardner-Johnson
- Height
- HT 5'11"
- Weight
- WT 208 lbs
- Birth date
- Dec 20, 1997 (age 28.8)
- College
- Florida
He ranks DB66 through 5 games, down from DB58. Early, not a finished step down.
Traded from PHI to HOU (Mar 11, 2025).
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
2,749
Range 2,545–2,950
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 total FP
38.8 pts
7.8 PPG
16 solo · 1 INT
Week 6 projection
8.2 pts
@ LV · floor–ceiling 4.6–11.9
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
WatchGardner-Johnson had 16 solo tackles, 1 INT in 2026, ranking DB66 through 5 games. Through 5 games the rank is DB66, off a DB58 season. Wait for more games before calling it a decline. 2026 looks more like a flex than a locked starter. Treat this as a watch, not a hold-forever — confirm the dip is real before adding more exposure.
NextDyne coverage
Dynasty notes from our blog that mention C.J. Gardner-Johnson.
2026 fantasy highlights
IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points
38.8
PPG
7.8
Rank so far
DB66
Key stats
- Solo: 16
- Sacks: —
- INT: 1 (DB13)
2026 week shape
0/5 Boom 0%
2/5 Bust 40%
Boom is 20+ half-PPR. Bust is under 5.
Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))
| Season | Finish | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | PPG | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | DB66so far | 38.8 | 7.8 | 16 | — | 1 |
| 2025 | DB58 | 124.5 | 9.6 | 45 | 3 | 2 |
| 2024 | DB41 | 126.5 | 7.9 | 31 | — | 6 |
| 2023 | DB184 | 32.8 | 10.9 | 15 | — | 1 |
| 2022 | DB23 | 141.0 | 11.8 | 55 | 1 | 6 |
| 2021 | DB57 | 98.5 | 8.2 | 31 | 2 | 3 |
| 2020 | DB21 | 127.0 | 8.5 | 52 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 | DB21 | 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 W5 | 8.3 | LA | 56 plays · 34% pass | 4 | — | — |
| 2026 W4 | 4.5Bust | NE | 53 plays · 62% pass | 2 | — | — |
| 2026 W3 | 14.0 | LAC | 59 plays · 44% pass | 3 | — | 1 |
| 2026 W2 | 1.5Bust | DET | 67 plays · 46% pass | 1 | — | — |
| 2026 W1 | 10.5 | HOU | 50 plays · 58% pass | 6 | — | — |
Weekly IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)
Hover a week for the total.
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 defense · 89.9% mean
Advanced (2025)
- Pressures
- 5
- Hurries
- 0
- Missed tackle %
- 13.6%
Durability
- 202416 G
- 202513 G
- 20265 G
- 17.0 projected games — injury history is priced as risk, not a short 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 2,749 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. A boom week is 20+ half-PPR; a bust is under 5. Your league’s scoring shows up inside the app.
- Should I trade for C.J. Gardner-Johnson in dynasty right now?
- Treat this as a watch, not a hold-forever — confirm the dip is real before adding more exposure. Run the actual numbers on the dynasty trade calculator before you commit — stance is a starting point, not a price.