CJ Donaldson stats and fantasy outlook
CJ Donaldson is a running back for the New Orleans Saints. Status for Week 8: Out (shoulder). The New Orleans Saints are on bye in Week 8.
- Team: New Orleans Saints
- Position: running back
- Depth chart: 3rd on the New Orleans Saints depth chart at RB
- Status for Week 8: on bye
- Roundup Score: 30 (349th overall)
- Age: 22
- Experience: rookie
CJ Donaldson stats
| Season | GP | Targets | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | Carries | Rush yds | Rush TD | PPR pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 17 | 81 | 0 | 11.1 |
Season totals, full-PPR fantasy points.
Last 3 games
| Week | Opponent | Targets | Rec | Rec yds | Carries | Rush yds | TD | Snaps | PPR pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 6 | NYG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 39 | 0 | 33% | 1.9 |
| Week 5 | MIN | 1 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 13 | 0 | 42% | 3.0 |
| Week 4 | ATL | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 18 | 0 | 38% | 4.3 |
CJ Donaldson usage and role
Depth chart: 3rd on the New Orleans Saints depth chart at RB (as of October 29).
| This season | Last 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Snap share | 29% | 38% |
| Target share | 3% | 4% |
| Targets a game | 1.0 | 1.3 |
| Carries a game | 2.8 | 4.3 |
CJ Donaldson Roundup Score and projection
Roundup Score 30 of 99, 349th overall and 90th among RBs. The score is how good he is for fantasy over the rest of the season, from his projected game, role and chance to play; it is rebuilt nightly. In a game he plays, our model projects 2.8 PPR points.
| Targets | 0.9 |
|---|---|
| Receptions | 0.6 |
| Receiving yards | 3.8 |
| Carries | 2.8 |
| Rushing yards | 12.6 |
| Rushing touchdowns | 0.1 |
New Orleans Saints schedule
| Week | Game | Kickoff (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Week 8 | Bye | |
| Week 9 | vs Cleveland Browns | Sunday, November 8 at 1:00 PM |
| Week 10 | vs Carolina Panthers | Sunday, November 15 at 1:00 PM |
| Week 11 | at Chicago Bears | Sunday, November 22 at 1:00 PM |
Quick answers
Is CJ Donaldson playing in Week 8?
No. The New Orleans Saints are on bye in Week 8.
How many fantasy points is CJ Donaldson projected for?
Our model projects 2.8 PPR points in a game he plays, and puts his chance to play the next one at 0%.
What is CJ Donaldson's Roundup Score?
30 of 99, 349th overall and 90th among RBs.
Is CJ Donaldson a starter?
Not at the moment. He is 3rd on the New Orleans Saints depth chart at RB.
What is CJ Donaldson averaging this season?
1.8 PPR points a game across 6 games, with 2.8 carries and 1.0 targets.
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