CJ Donaldson or Jaydon Blue?

Who to start in Week 9, who is better for the rest of the season, and who carries more trade value — from the FantasyPros expert consensus and the LeagueLogs Market Index.

Week 9 · 2026 season · Consensus updated November 6 at 11:11 AM EST

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The lean

  • This week: CJ Donaldson
  • Rest of season: CJ Donaldson — 3 of 3 experts
  • Trade value: close to even

At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.

CJ DonaldsonJaydon Blue
Rest of season
3 of 3 experts rank CJ Donaldson ahead · 0 rank Jaydon Blue ahead
RB81#77–#84edgeRB90#78–#98
Week 9RB65#58–#74edgeRB74#67–#80
Week 9 projection (PPR)1.91.5
Market Index value (redraft PPR)2 #349 overall2 #377 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)+8 ranks · +5 val-2 ranks · -1 val
Rostered1%3%
Bye810
StatusQUESTIONABLE (Shoulder) · LIMIT → DNP · 0.17728% to playNo injury designation

Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who should I start in Week 9, CJ Donaldson or Jaydon Blue?
CJ Donaldson. This week's consensus has CJ Donaldson at RB65 (range #58–#74) and Jaydon Blue at RB74 (range #67–#80). Projections: 1.9 vs 1.5 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, CJ Donaldson or Jaydon Blue?
CJ Donaldson. Rest-of-season consensus: CJ Donaldson RB81 (range #77–#84) vs Jaydon Blue RB90 (range #78–#98). 3 of 3 FantasyPros experts who rank both have CJ Donaldson ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade CJ Donaldson for Jaydon Blue?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) CJ Donaldson is ranked #349 overall and Jaydon Blue #377, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.