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    Gardner
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@BUF: #6 vs opposing DB - 14.11 FPA
Bye Week12Rank124% Rostered-% Change-WK 16 Pts2.00WK 17 Proj. Pts3.77
2024 Fantasy Stats
   Fantasy
WkOppResultsPts
1@SF
Loss, 19-32
0.00
2@TEN
Win, 24-17
0.00
3NE
Win, 24-3
0.00
4DEN
Loss, 9-10
0.00
5@MIN
Loss, 17-23
0.00
6BUF
Loss, 20-23
0.00
7@PIT
Loss, 15-37
0.00
8@NE
Loss, 22-25
4.50
9HOU
Win, 21-13
5.00
10@ARI
Loss, 6-31
1.50
11IND
Loss, 27-28
4.00
12Bye  0.00
13SEA
Loss, 21-26
5.00
14@MIA
Loss, 26-32
0.00
15@JAX
Win, 32-25
7.50
16LAR
Loss, 9-19
2.00
17@BUF
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
0.00
18MIA
TBDGet Tickets
0.00
2024 Fantasy Stats
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WkOppTotSckIntFrc FumFum RecPts
1@SF,
L 19-32
11---0.00
2@TEN,
W 24-17
2----0.00
3NE,
W 24-3
4----0.00
4DEN,
L 9-10
4----0.00
5@MIN,
L 17-23
1----0.00
6BUF,
L 20-23
1----0.00
7@PIT,
L 15-37
1----0.00
8@NE,
L 22-25
4----4.50
9HOU,
W 21-13
3----5.00
10@ARI,
L 6-31
1----1.50
11IND,
L 27-28
4----4.00
12Bye-----0.00
13SEA,
L 21-26
3----5.00
14@MIA,
L 26-32
-----0.00
15@JAX,
W 32-25
2-1--7.50
16LAR,
L 9-19
2----2.00
17@BUF,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
-----0.00
18MIA,
TBDGet Tickets
-----0.00
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News

  • Estimated as DNP on Wednesday

    Gardner (hamstring) was listed as a DNP on Wednesday's estimated injury report, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Gardner suffered a hamstring injury in the third quarter of the Jets' Week 16 loss to the Rams. Wednesday's report is an estimate as the Jets didn't practice, so the severity of his injury isn't clear. Gardner's practice participation over the next two days will provide clarity on his status heading into Sunday's game against Buffalo. Gardner has logged 46 tackles (33 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and eight pass defenses (including one interception) over 14 regular-season games.

    Published: Wed, Dec 25 at 1:38pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Exits game due to hamstring injury

    Gardner (hamstring) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Rams.

    Analysis: Gardner injured his hamstring early in the third quarter of Sunday's game. Brandin Echols will likely take over at outside corner opposite D.J. Reed for as long as Gardner is sidelined.

    Published: Sun, Dec 22 at 12:00pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Snags game-sealing pick

    Gardner logged five tackles (two solo), two pass deflections and an interception during the Jets' win Sunday versus the Jaguars.

    Analysis: Gardner picked off Mac Jones with under a minute left to clinch the victory for the Jets, his first interception since 2022. The 24-year-old also racked up five tackles, which match his season-high total set back during the team's Week 5 loss versus the Broncos.

    Published: Tue, Dec 17 at 5:08pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Past hamstring issue

    Gardner (hamstring) was listed as a full participant at Wednesday's walkthrough practice, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Gardner was sidelined for the first time this season in the Jets' Week 14 loss to the Dolphins due to a hamstring injury. However, Wednesday's full estimation suggests the All-Pro corner has already moved past the issue. With Gardner back at full health, he's expected to serve as one of the Jets' defensive leaders in a Week 15 matchup against the Jaguars.

    Published: Wed, Dec 11 at 2:23pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Ruled out for Week 14

    Gardner (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

    Analysis: Gardner was tagged as doubtful for Week 14 after being held out of practice all week due to a hamstring injury he suffered against the Seahawks in Week 13. With Gardner inactive Sunday, Brandin Echols will fill in as the Jets' second starting outside cornerback opposite D.J. Reed.

    Published: Sun, Dec 8 at 8:44am by Rotowire.com
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  • Doubtful against Dolphins

    Gardner (hamstring) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Gardner is expected to sit out Week 14 after injuring his hamstring in this past Sunday's loss to the Seahawks. While the two-time All-Pro cornerback has had a disappointing third NFL season by his lofty standards, Gardner's absence will still leave New York's secondary more vulnerable against speedy Dolphins wideouts Tyreek Hill (wrist) and Jaylen Waddle.

    Published: Fri, Dec 6 at 10:55am by Rotowire.com
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  • Still tending to injury

    Gardner (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Gardner seems unlikely to play Sunday, as Cimini notes that head coach Jeff Ulbrich was not optimistic about the 24-year-old's chances. Considering the nature of hamstring injuries, it's likely the Jets will be cautious with their superstar corner, however, greater clarity on his status will likely come closer to their matchup with the Dolphins on Sunday.

    Published: Wed, Dec 4 at 1:54pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Status is murky

    Gardner's status for Sunday's Week 14 matchup against the Dolphins is uncertain after he suffered a hamstring injury in Sunday's loss to the Seahawks, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Gardner appears in danger of missing Sunday's game against the Dolphins, although a firmer stance on his availability likely won't come until later in the week. In the meantime, his practice status in the days ahead will be worth monitoring.

    Published: Mon, Dec 2 at 12:16pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Suffers hamstring injury in loss

    Gardner suffered a hamstring injury during Sunday's 26-21 loss to the Seahawks, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Gardner picked up a hamstring injury in the team's Week 13 loss, finishing his day with three solo tackles against Seattle. The cornerback's status at practice will be worth keeping an eye on ahead of New York's matchup with the Dolphins in Week 14.

    Published: Sun, Dec 1 at 2:22pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Avoids concussion

    Gardner (head) has returned to Sunday's game against the Vikings, Andy Vasquez of The Bergen Record reports.

    Analysis: Gardner headed to the blue medical tent to be evaluated for a concussion following a collision with teammate Quincy Williams. His return to the field would suggest he's avoided any kind of injury, which is great news for the Jets secondary.

    Published: Sun, Oct 6 at 9:47am by Rotowire.com
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  • Getting checked for head injury

    Gardner exited in the second half of Sunday's game against the Vikings to be evaluated for a head injury.

    Analysis: Gardner headed to the blue medical tent on the Jets' sideline after he collided with teammate Quincy Williams, according to Al Iannazzone of Newsday. If Gardner is determined to have suffered a concussion, he'll be ruled out for the remainder of the game and enter the league's five-step protocol.

    Published: Sun, Oct 6 at 9:05am by Rotowire.com
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  • Rarely challenged in second season

    Gardner finished 2023 with 57 tackles (41 solo) and 11 passes defensed.

    Analysis: Gardner's box score stats were less impressive in his second season compared to his rookie campaign -- when he led the league with 20 passes defensed -- but that was due primarily to a lack of opportunities, as opposing quarterbacks rarely challenged the standout cornerback. Gardner was a first-team All-Pro for the second time in as many years and is already the best cover corner in the NFL, though he'd like to add more interceptions to his ledger.

    Published: Sun, Jan 14 at 3:53pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Ready for Week 8

    Gardner cleared the concussion protocol Friday and is on track for Sunday's matchup against the Giants.

    Analysis: Gardner returned to practice as a full participant Wednesday, but it took him until Friday to officially clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol. Having the star cornerback on the field will bode well for the Jets' odds of shutting down whomever of Daniel Jones (neck) or Tyrod Taylor lines up under center for the Giants.

    Published: Fri, Oct 27 at 8:23am by Rotowire.com
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  • Practices, still in protocol

    Gardner (concussion) logged a full practice session Wednesday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Although Gardner was able to practice fully, he has not officially cleared the league's protocols. However, he has had a bye week to recover, and his full participation indicates he is trending in the right direction. The remainder of the week will provide more clarity on the matter.

    Published: Wed, Oct 25 at 1:48pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Still in concussion protocol

    Gardner remains in concussion protocol Monday, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Even after a Week 7 bye, Gardner apparently still has work to do before he can return from his concussion. The Jets' injury reports over the week will provide more insight regarding his potential availability for the Week 8 matchup against the Giants.

    Published: Mon, Oct 23 at 10:35am by Rotowire.com
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  • Ruled out Sunday

    Gardner (concussion) was ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Eagles.

    Analysis: Gardner didn't participate in Friday's practice and had been listed as questionable for Week 6, but the Jets' decision to downgrade him implies that he wasn't on track to clear the five-step concussion protocol ahead of Sunday's game. With all of Gardner, D.J. Reed (concussion) and Brandin Echols (hamstring) and sidelined for Sunday, the Jets are likely to turn to Bryce Hall and Craig James as their starting outside cornerbacks, while Michael Carter mans the slot.

    Published: Sat, Oct 14 at 2:26pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Questionable with illness

    Gardner (illness) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Gardner was unable to practice Friday as a result of the illness. He'll look to recover in time to face Philadelphia, and with fellow starting cornerback D.J. Reed (concussion) ruled out, the Jets will have a hard time containing wide receivers A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith if Gardner ends up sitting Sunday.

    Published: Fri, Oct 13 at 1:39pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Playing Saturday

    Gardner, who has been dealing with a hamstring injury during training camp, is playing in Saturday's preseason game against the Giants, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: It marks the first time that Gardner has seen game action during the preseason. He'll likely get a light workload as the Jets look to avoid any unnecessary risk ahead of the regular season.

    Published: Sat, Aug 26 at 4:28pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Returns to practice

    Gardner (hamstring) will participate in individual drills Thursday, Andy Vasquez of The Bergen Record reports.

    Analysis: Gardner was sidelined Wednesday, as the team elected to be cautious with their star corner. Although he'll return to practice, the team will still take a lighter approach with him and relegate the 22-year-old to individual drills. Ultimately, there is little reason for the Jets to push him this early in camp with Week 1 still just under a month away.

    Published: Thu, Aug 10 at 7:47am by Rotowire.com
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  • Precautionary absence

    Gardner (hamstring) will not practice Wednesday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Gardner's absence is precautionary, according to head coach Robert Saleh. Considering the standout rookie season the 22-year-old had, including being named to the All-Pro team, it would make sense that the team would prefer the better-safe-than-sorry route. He'll likely return to practice in the days ahead, although it wouldn't be surprising if he sat out Saturday's preseason contest against the Panthers.

    Published: Wed, Aug 9 at 8:42am by Rotowire.com
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  • Leads league in passes defensed

    Gardner finished the 2022 season with 75 tackles (51 solo), two interceptions and a league-high 20 passes defensed.

    Analysis: Gardner's addition played a key role in New York's historic improvement on defense compared to last season, as the Jets went from 29.6 points allowed per game to 18.6. There's a strong argument that the fourth overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft was the best cover corner in the league as a rookie considering Gardner led the NFL in passes defensed despite teams rarely throwing his way. Many a prominent wide receiver was "lost in the Sauce" in 2022, and that's likely to remain a common theme for…read more

    Published: Wed, Jan 11 at 10:17am by Rotowire.com
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  • Ready for action Sunday

    Head coach Robert Saleh said Friday that Gardner (calf) is playing Sunday against the Bears, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Gardner practiced in limited fashion on both Wednesday and Thursday this week while tending to a calf issue, but he was ultimately able to play every defensive snap versus the Patriots in Week 11 and expects to do it again this weekend versus Chicago. Across 10 games played this season, the 2022 fourth-overall draft pick has recorded 45 tackles, 14 passes defensed and two interceptions.

    Published: Fri, Nov 25 at 9:30am by Rotowire.com
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  • Grabs pick in big win

    Gardner came away with one interception and seven tackles (three solo) during Sunday's 20-17 win against the Bills.

    Analysis: Gardner logged the second interception of his rookie campaign, as he stole away a pass intended for Gabe Davis in the third quarter. The cornerback also finished as the Jets' leading tackler while logging at least seven stops for the second time this season. Gardner has now totaled 13 passes defended through the first nine games of his NFL career, and he's quickly making a case as one of the league's top cover corners. He will look to add to this total during the Jets' next contest versus New…read more

    Published: Mon, Nov 7 at 7:58pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Picks off Allen in win

    Gardner notched a team-high seven tackles (three solo) and an interception in Sunday's 20-17 win over the Bills.

    Analysis: Gardner was burned for a 42-yard gain by Stefon Diggs on the game's first play, but the rookie cornerback got the last laugh. He intercepted Josh Allen in Buffalo territory in the third quarter and returned it 16 yards. Four plays later, the Jets punched in the go-ahead touchdown to take a 17-14 lead, and New York didn't trail the rest of the way. Gardner also had the coverage on Gabe Davis as Allen heaved up a desperation fourth-down deep ball in the final minute. The pass fell incomplete to…read more

    Published: Mon, Nov 7 at 8:00am by Rotowire.com
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  • Leading tackler in Week 7 win

    Gardner had a team-high 10 tackles (nine solo) and three passes defensed in Sunday's 16-9 win over the Broncos.

    Analysis: Gardner locked down Courtland Sutton in man coverage for most of the afternoon, as Sutton finished the game with just three catches for 23 yards on nine targets. The most important of Gardner's pass breakups came on Denver's penultimate possession, as he denied a fourth-down pass to Sutton in the end zone. The rookie fourth overall pick set a new single-game career high in tackles as well, and Gardner has quickly blossomed into one of the league's premier players at his position.

    Published: Mon, Oct 24 at 8:04am by Rotowire.com
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  • Returns during win Sunday

    Gardner (head) recorded three tackles and two passes defended during Sunday's 27-10 win over the Packers.

    Analysis: Gardner was evaluated for a head injury sustained while tackling wide receiver Amari Rodgers early in the fourth quarter, though he was later cleared and returned before the end of this contest. The rookie cornerback recorded two passes defended for the second time this season, though he did draw a pass interference penalty that was declined by Green Bay in favor of a separate unnecessary roughness penalty on safety Jordan Whitehead. Garner has now defended at least one pass in every game of…read more

    Published: Sun, Oct 16 at 2:13pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Undergoing evaluation

    Gardner exited Sunday's game against the Packers to be evaluated for a head injury, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Gardner jogged to the locker room after a collision with one of Green Bay's wide receivers during the second half, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports. With the Jets currently up 27-10 late in the fourth quarter, expect cornerback Michael Carter to likely finish out the remainder of this contest.

    Published: Sun, Oct 16 at 1:04pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Wreaks havoc on Dolphins

    Gardner had five tackles (three solo), an interception and a quarterback hit in Sunday's 40-17 win over the Dolphins.

    Analysis: Gardner blitzed on Miami's first offensive play of the game and got home. Not only did his clean hit knock Teddy Bridgewater out of the game with a head injury, but it also drew an intentional grounding flag on Bridgewater, which resulted in a safety. The rookie cornerback was flagged for pass interference for the first time in his career while defending Tyreek Hill later in the first quarter, but Gardner made amends by picking off Bridgewater's replacement Skylar Thompson in the second quarter…read more

    Published: Sun, Oct 9 at 4:53pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Will start Week 1

    Jets head coach Robert Saleh said Sunday that Gardner will start Week 1 against the Ravens, Ethan B. Greenberg of the Jets' official site reports.

    Analysis: Less than a week ago, Saleh said Gardner, a 2022 first-round pick, would have to earn the starting spot over incumbent starter Bryce Hall. And it appears like the rookie quickly earned the job, as he has been declared the starter two weeks before the season opener. By all accounts, the No. 4 overall pick has thrived during training camp and should have an advantageous matchup against Baltimore's receiving corps in Week 1.

    Published: Sun, Aug 28 at 1:53pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Will have to earn starting role

    Coach Robert Saleh said Monday that the Jets are still deciding between Gardner and Bryce Hall at one of their starting cornerback spots, Andy Vasquez of NJ Advance Media reports.

    Analysis: This is likely just coach speak to keep Hall happy after he served as New York's No. 1 cornerback last season. Hall's limitations were on full display in Monday's preseason game against Atlanta, as he was burned for a 52-yard gain by tight end Kyle Pitts and then beaten 1-on-1 for a touchdown by Olamide Zaccheaus. Meanwhile, Gardner has reportedly thrived in training camp after being selected fourth overall in the 2022 NFL Draft out of Cincinnati, and the rookie didn't have any issues keeping…read more

    Published: Tue, Aug 23 at 5:56pm by Rotowire.com
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