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CJ
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Calvin Johnson
Detroit Lions · Wide Receiver
CC
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Cris Carter
Miami Dolphins · Wide Receiver
VS
0–3
categories
Carter leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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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
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 3 categories (receptions (career), receiving yards (career), receiving tds (career)). Johnson answers in the intangibles — 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%
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Cris Carter
$35
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+34%
Legacy floor100%
RarityEpic
Card verdictBoth grade to about $35 today.
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