Questionable
Injury Hamstring
Est. Return 12/8/2024
2024 Defense Stats
TCKL
39
SACKS
1.0
INT
0
FF
0
TD
0
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
Gardner has already established himself as arguably the best cornerback in the NFL, posting consecutive first team All-Pro seasons in his first two campaigns after being drafted fourth overall by the Jets in 2022. The Jets secondary is likely to remain elite with Gardner leading the way, but unfortunately for fantasy purposes, quarterbacks know Sauce's elite reputation and rarely test him. Gardner has only two career interceptions and dipped to 11 passes defensed in 2023 after leading the league with 20 as a rookie. Read Past Outlooks
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.
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.
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Measurables Review
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How do Sauce Gardner's measurables compare to other cornerbacks?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 3"Weight
200 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.41 secHand Length
9.63 inArm Length
33.50 in
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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2022
Gardner took home Defensive Rookie of the Year honors in 2022, as the fourth overall pick out of Cincinnati led the league with 20 passes defensed while adding 75 tackles (51 solo) and two interceptions. He will likely be a better player on the field than in fantasy in 2023, as opposing quarterbacks will be loath to throw in Sauce's direction after his standout rookie campaign. Gardner and fellow cornerback D.J. Reed figure to make life difficult on wide receivers again after the Jets allowed a league-low 1,857 yards to the position in 2022.
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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.
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Avoids concussion
Gardner (head) has returned to Sunday's game against the Vikings, Andy Vasquez of The Bergen Record reports.
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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.
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Rarely challenged in second season
Gardner finished 2023 with 57 tackles (41 solo) and 11 passes defensed.
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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.
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High praise from Rodgers
Gardner, who already nabbed Defensive Rookie of the Year, first-team All-Pro and Pro-Bowl honors in 2022, is labeled by new Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers as having a good chance of eventually developing into the top cornerback in the league, Christian Gonzales of NFL.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Gardner already recorded an NFL-high 20 defensed passes and a pair of interceptions in his first season, so it's certainly no stretch to envision him the clear-cut top player at his position, perhaps as soon as the conclusion of the coming campaign. Rodgers notes that communication between Gardner, top wideout Garrett Wilson and himself will help all three players, and that Gardner will be able to maximize his talents simply by going up against a wideout of Wilson's talent every day in practice.
Gardner already recorded an NFL-high 20 defensed passes and a pair of interceptions in his first season, so it's certainly no stretch to envision him the clear-cut top player at his position, perhaps as soon as the conclusion of the coming campaign. Rodgers notes that communication between Gardner, top wideout Garrett Wilson and himself will help all three players, and that Gardner will be able to maximize his talents simply by going up against a wideout of Wilson's talent every day in practice.