RB · New Orleans Saints · bye week 8 · Out (Shoulder)

CJ Donaldson

CJ Donaldson fantasy outlook for week 9 vs CLE. Chance to play: 0%.

This week's projection and range of outcomes

ScoringProjection80% range (P10 to P90)Rank
Standard1.50.0 to 4.9RB68
Half PPR1.80.0 to 6.2RB68
PPR2.20.0 to 8.5RB67

The range is Margin's: how far real outcomes landed from projections like this one, by position and size, over 2019 to 2025. It assumes he plays.

Matchup

Recent usage

WeekOpponentSnap shareTargetsCarriesPoints (half PPR)
Week 4ATL38%233.3
Week 5MIN42%142.5
Week 6NYG33%161.9
Week 7PIT7%——0.0

Season range

9.1 points so far; 30.8 projected for the season (80% range 17.9 to 43.7, half PPR, 10 games left).

CJ Donaldson 2026 game log and weekly projections

Half-PPR points and projection by week. Each linked week has its own page with the full stat line, all three scorings and everyone in the game.

WeekOpponentPointsProj.Rank
Week 1@ DET0.7—RB67
Week 2@ BAL0.20.8RB78
Week 3vs LV0.51.4RB70
Week 4vs ATL3.33.6RB50
Week 5vs MIN2.52.6RB48
Week 6@ NYG1.93.1RB52
Week 7vs PIT0.02.8RB67
Week 8Bye———
Week 9vs CLE—1.8upcoming
Week 10vs CAR—1.9upcoming
Week 11@ CHI—2.0upcoming
Week 12@ CIN—2.0upcoming
Week 13vs GB—1.9upcoming
Week 14@ CAR—1.8upcoming
Week 15@ TB—1.8upcoming
Week 16vs ARI—2.0upcoming
Week 17@ ATL—1.8upcoming
Week 18vs TB—1.8upcoming

CJ Donaldson 2026 stats and fantasy points

9.1 half-PPR points in 7 games (1.3 a game), RB87 so far. PPR 11.1, standard 7.1.

StatTotalPer game
Carries172.4
Rushing yards8111.6
Targets60.9
Receptions40.6
Receiving yards101.4
Fumbles lost10.1

CJ Donaldson rest of season outlook

Margin projects 18.8 half-PPR points over his 10 remaining games (1.9 a game), RB74 the rest of the way. PPR 22.5, standard 15.0.

His outlook is better than his start (RB87 to date, RB74 projected from here), the profile of a buy-low.

Start or sit CJ Donaldson in week 9?

Sit: he is not expected to play. CJ Donaldson is RB68 by projection in week 9. The last starter in a 12-team league (RB24) is projected for 9.8 half-PPR points; Margin gives CJ Donaldson a 0% chance to score at least that (his 0% chance to play included).

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Questions

What is CJ Donaldson's fantasy projection for week 9?

1.8 half-PPR points (2.2 PPR, 1.5 standard), with an 80% range of 0.0 to 6.2.

Should I start CJ Donaldson in week 9?

Sit: he is not expected to play. CJ Donaldson is RB68 by projection in week 9. The last starter in a 12-team league (RB24) is projected for 9.8 half-PPR points; Margin gives CJ Donaldson a 0% chance to score at least that (his 0% chance to play included).

How many fantasy points has CJ Donaldson scored in 2026?

9.1 half-PPR points in 7 games (1.3 per game), RB87 at his position; 11.1 in PPR and 7.1 in standard.

What is CJ Donaldson's rest of season outlook?

Margin projects 18.8 half-PPR points over his 10 remaining games (1.9 a game), RB74 the rest of the way. PPR 22.5, standard 15.0.

Should I trade for CJ Donaldson?

His outlook is better than his start (RB87 to date, RB74 projected from here), the profile of a buy-low. Connect your league and Margin prices any trade against your roster.

Is CJ Donaldson injured?

CJ Donaldson is listed as Out (Shoulder). His chance to play in week 9: 0%.

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