Should I start CJ Donaldson in Week 2?
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Week 2 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 21 at 6:11 AM EDT
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Consensus RB88 — outside the flex range in a 12-team league.
Week 2 consensus by format
| Format | RB rank | Best | Worst | Split | Flex rank | Proj. pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPR | RB88 | 67 | 114 | ±11.1 | #278 | 1.0 |
| Half PPR | RB89 | 70 | 110 | ±10.3 | #281 | 0.9 |
| Standard | RB91 | 72 | 109 | ±9.5 | #279 | 0.8 |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros
Latest news
- CJ Donaldson sees three touches in Week 1
CJ Donaldson rushed twice for four yards while also catching one of his two targets for a loss to two yards in the Saints' 31-30 loss to the Detroit Lions in Week 1.
Chris Schommer · FantasyPros · Sep 14, 9:24 AM EDT
What the analysts are saying
“Donaldson was minimally involved despite the New Orleans backfield group missing Alvin Kamara and Audric Estime, as both Travis Etienne Jr. and Kendre Miller saw more touches from head coach Kellen Moore. The running back can remain off rosters in all formats, with a Week 2 contest against the Baltimore Ravens up next.”
Ranked around him this week
The RBs directly above and below on the Week 2 consensus board — the players you're actually choosing between.
- #95Jaleel McLaughlinSit
- #96Tyler BadieSit
- #97Julius ChestnutSit
- #88CJ DonaldsonSit
- #99Max BredesonSit
- #100Andrew BeckSit
- #101Ronnie RiversSit
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start CJ Donaldson in Week 2?
- Sit. Consensus RB88 — outside the flex range in a 12-team league. The expert range runs from #67 to #114. The consensus projection is 1.0 PPR points.
- Where is CJ Donaldson ranked for Week 2?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has CJ Donaldson at RB88 for Week 2, and flex #276 among RB/WR/TE in PPR. The expert range runs from #67 to #114.