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Calvin Johnson vs Cris Carter: head-to-head statistical comparison

CJ
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Calvin Johnson
Detroit Lions · Wide Receiver
CC
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Cris Carter
Miami Dolphins · Wide Receiver
VS
2–3
categories
Carter leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 2.
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Tale of the tape
731
Receptions (career)
1,101
11,619
Receiving yards (career)
13,899
83
Receiving TDs (career)
130
13.8
Yards per catch
8.3
149
Targets (season)
17
The trophy case edge: Carter
3× First-Team All-Pro6× Pro BowlHall of Fame (2021)
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2× First-Team All-Pro8× Pro BowlHall of Fame (2013)
The verdict

Carter holds the edge, leading in 3 of 5 categories (receptions, receiving yards, receiving tds). Johnson answers in yards per catch, targets (season) — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.

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Card value — head to head

Calvin Johnson
$35
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+34%
Legacy floor100%
RarityEpic
Cris Carter
$35
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+34%
Legacy floor100%
RarityEpic
Card verdictBoth grade to about $35 today.
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