RB · New Orleans Saints · week 9, 2026
CJ Donaldson week 9 fantasy projection
CJ Donaldson (running back, New Orleans Saints) is projected for 1.8 half-PPR points in week 9 of 2026 vs Cleveland Browns, with an 80% range of 0.0 to 6.2. That ranks RB68 at his position.
- Projection
- 1.8 half PPR
- 80% range
- 0.0–6.2 P10 to P90
- Rank
- RB68 by projection
- Chance to play
- 0% Out
Week 9 projection and range of outcomes
Margin's range: how far real results landed from projections like this one, by position and size, over 2019 to 2025. It assumes he plays.
| Scoring | Projection | Median | 80% range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 to 4.9 |
| Half PPR | 1.8 | 0.8 | 0.0 to 6.2 |
| PPR | 2.2 | 1.1 | 0.0 to 8.5 |
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).
Your league's scoring, roster and opponent change the answer: connect it and Margin prices the decision for your lineup.
Week 9 matchup vs CLE
Game: vs Cleveland Browns, 2026-11-08.
Line: NO −2.5, O/U 43.5.
NO implied total: 23.0 points.
CLE allow the 13th-most RB points (+0.5 a game, schedule-adjusted).
Injury status
CJ Donaldson is listed as Out (Shoulder). Chance to play in week 9: 0%.
Projected stat line, week 9
| Stat | Projected |
|---|---|
| Carries | 1.3 |
| Rushing yards | 5.8 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 |
| Targets | 1 |
| Receptions | 0.7 |
| Receiving yards | 4.3 |
| Receiving TDs | 0 |
Everyone in the game: NO vs CLE, week 9
Every fantasy player from both teams, by half-PPR projection.
| Player | Pos | Team | Proj. | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | NO | 17.1 | QB12 |
| Deshaun Watson | QB | CLE | 14.8 | QB25 |
| Chris Olave | WR | NO | 13.4 | WR13 |
| Quinshon Judkins | RB | CLE | 10.5 | RB20 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | CLE | 9.5 | WR29 |
| Travis Etienne Jr. | RB | NO | 9.1 | RB27 |
| Harold Fannin Jr. | TE | CLE | 9.0 | TE8 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | NO | 8.6 | TE9 |
| Daniel Carlson | K | NO | 8.2 | K13 |
| KC Concepcion Jr. | WR | CLE | 7.8 | WR41 |
| New Orleans Saints defense | DEF | NO | 7.4 | DEF6 |
| Andre Szmyt | K | CLE | 7.1 | K24 |
| Cleveland Browns defense | DEF | CLE | 5.9 | DEF16 |
| Dylan Sampson | RB | CLE | 5.0 | RB51 |
| Noah Fant | TE | NO | 4.8 | TE30 |
| Kendre Miller | RB | NO | 4.0 | RB59 |
| Devaughn Vele | WR | NO | 3.9 | WR67 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | CLE | 2.5 | WR89 |
| Alvin Kamara | RB | NO | 2.2 | RB64 |
| Jaleel McLaughlin | RB | CLE | 2.0 | RB67 |
| Blake Whiteheart | TE | CLE | 1.8 | TE48 |
| CJ Donaldson | RB | NO | 1.8 | RB68 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | NO | 1.1 | TE62 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | NO | 1.0 | WR116 |
| Isaiah Bond | WR | CLE | 0.9 | WR121 |
| Joe Royer | TE | CLE | 0.8 | TE71 |
| Tylan Wallace | WR | CLE | 0.6 | WR131 |
CJ Donaldson week by week, 2026
- Week 1 @ DET 0.7 pts
- Week 2 @ BAL 0.2 pts
- Week 3 vs LV 0.5 pts
- Week 4 vs ATL 3.3 pts
- Week 5 vs MIN 2.5 pts
- Week 6 @ NYG 1.9 pts
- Week 7 vs PIT 0.0 pts
- Week 9 vs CLE proj. 1.8
- Week 10 vs CAR proj. 1.9
More from week 9
Questions
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 is CJ Donaldson projected for in week 9?
1.8 half-PPR, 2.2 PPR and 1.5 standard points vs Cleveland Browns, with an 80% range of 0.0 to 6.2.
Is CJ Donaldson playing in week 9?
CJ Donaldson is listed as Out (Shoulder). Margin gives him a 0% chance to play.
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