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NegativeUsageOct 30, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Donaldson's early-down metrics are dire: 50.0% stuff rate and 0.0% rushing success rate. The Saints' backup RBs are being met at or behind the line of scrimmage on over half their early-down carries, indicating severe run-blocking issues that eliminate Donaldson's fantasy viability.

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NegativeUsageOct 30, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Donaldson has a 50.0% stuff rate and 0.0% rushing success rate on early downs, indicating he's been completely ineffective when given carries. The source notes that the backup RBs have struggled to convert opportunities despite league-average run blocking.

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NegativeInjuryOct 27, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Donaldson (shoulder) was questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Steelers in Paris. He played only 4 of 57 snaps (7%, down from 33% in Week 6), indicating a significant reduction in role due to injury concerns.

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NegativeInjuryOct 26, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Exited early due to shoulder injury; takes chunk of passing-down snaps in Saints offense where backfield work is already divided and rushing attack fails to impress.

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NegativeInjuryOct 26, 2026Mattek Fantasy Football

CJ Donaldson injured his shoulder in the first quarter of week 7 and was ruled out at halftime. Donaldson has been the Saints' primary pass protection running back, and his absence opened up extra snaps and routes for other running backs like Alvin Chimera.

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NegativeInjuryOct 26, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Donaldson, the Saints' third-down back, left the game early with a shoulder injury, which helped Alvin Kamara take the lead role; the Saints have a bye in Week 8 and could get Travis Etienne Jr. back from I.R., making this a tough situation for fantasy.

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NegativeInjuryOct 26, 2026FFin60

Out with a shoulder injury for the Saints, opening the door for Alvin Kamara to take over passing-down duties and lead the backfield in touches.

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NegativeInjuryOct 26, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Saints running back CJ Donaldson suffered a shoulder injury during Week 7 against Pittsburgh in Paris and was unable to return to the game.

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NegativeInjuryOct 25, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Saints running back CJ Donaldson left the game with a shoulder injury.

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PositiveUsageOct 24, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Donaldson was the most efficient Saints running back in their best rushing performance of the season against the Giants, rushing for 6.5 yards per carry; the source notes the Saints will need to find success running the ball again to secure a win against Pittsburgh's above-average run defense ranked 14th in the NFL.

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PositiveUsageOct 24, 2026Canal Street Chronicles

C.J. Donaldson was more efficient with his touches than Kendre Miller in the Saints' best rushing performance of the season, rushing for 6.5 yards per carry against the Giants. The source notes Donaldson's efficiency alongside Alvin Kamara's 4.9 yards per carry as evidence of the Saints' rushing success that must continue against Pittsburgh.

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NegativeRoleOct 23, 2026Fantasy Football with Ian Hartitz

CJ Donaldson is ready to go for Week 7, but Ian Hartitz expresses difficulty trusting Saints running backs when all are healthy, noting the Saints offense is not expected to produce significant fantasy points.

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NegativeRoleOct 23, 2026PlayerProfiler Fantasy Football Podcast Network

Donaldson, a pre-draft prospect from Ohio State who impressed in the pre-draft process, is doing more than initially expected but remains not fantasy playable.

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NegativeRoleOct 23, 2026Mattek Fantasy Football

Donaldson is being used 'quite a bit in replacement of a pass-catching tight end' for the Saints, playing a fullback-style role. This usage is driven by the Saints' poor offensive line and Juwan Johnson's inability to be an effective run blocker, resulting in Donaldson taking snaps that would otherwise go to a traditional pass-catching tight end.

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NegativeRoleOct 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Donaldson is part of a rotating trio of running backs (Kendre Miller, Alvin Kamara, Donaldson) following Travis Etienne Jr.'s injury in Week 3; none of the trio has found consistent success in the Saints' struggling rushing attack.

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NegativeUsageOct 23, 2026Behind the Steel Curtain

Part of a rotating trio of running backs (Kendre Miller, Alvin Kamara) filling the void left by Travis Etienne Jr.'s Week 3 injury. None of the three have found consistent success in the Saints' ineffective rushing attack, which ranks 21st in yards per carry (3.8) and 21st in yards before contact (0.97).

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PositiveInjuryOct 22, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

CJ Donaldson was full participation in Thursday's practice despite a shoulder injury, indicating he is likely available for Week 7 against Pittsburgh.

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PositiveInjuryOct 22, 2026Canal Street Chronicles

Saints RB C.J. Donaldson listed as full participation in Thursday practice despite shoulder injury, indicating no fantasy impact heading into Week 7.

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PositiveInjuryOct 22, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

CJ Donaldson was upgraded from limited to full participation in Thursday's practice, recovering from a shoulder injury.

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NegativeRoleOct 22, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

UDFA CJ Donaldson is receiving some snaps in the passing game for the Saints, but Kendre Miller is dominating the overall work and goal-line opportunities, with Miller being the only Saints back sniffing RB2 status.

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NegativeRoleOct 22, 2026NBC Sports Rotoworld

UDFA CJ Donaldson is receiving only charity snaps in the passing game from the Saints, with Kendre Miller dominating the overall work and goal-line opportunities.

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NegativeUsageOct 21, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football - Josh & Hayden

The Saints' backfield remains a three-way committee, with CJ Donaldson's involvement limiting the individual upside of other running backs.

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NegativeInjuryOct 21, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Saints running back CJ Donaldson was limited in Wednesday's practice ahead of Week 7 against Pittsburgh Steelers; availability for Sunday's game in Paris to be determined.

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NegativeInjuryOct 21, 2026Canal Street Chronicles

Saints running back CJ Donaldson was limited in Wednesday's practice; status for Week 7 matchup against Pittsburgh remains uncertain.

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NegativeUsageOct 21, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

CJ Donaldson fumbled in the Saints' game against the Giants, which shifted momentum and forced the Saints to bring starters back in after Kellen Moore had pulled them early in the fourth quarter; the turnover contributed to the Saints' near-comeback loss.

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NegativeUsageOct 21, 2026Canal Street Chronicles

Donaldson's fumble in Week 6 against the Giants shifted momentum in a critical moment for the Saints. After the Saints dominated the third quarter and held a significant lead, Donaldson's fumble triggered a sequence where the Saints had to bring starters back in and the defense faced an entirely new Giants QB, ultimately contributing to the Saints' near-loss and ongoing doubt around offensive coordinator Kellen Moore.

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NegativeUsageOct 21, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Donaldson had an up-and-down Week 6 with nice runs early and good blocking against blitzes, nearly scoring his first career touchdown before it was called back. However, a fumble late in the game started the Giants' comeback and put a stain on his performance. The source notes it's uncertain whether Donaldson will see fewer snaps in Week 7, but the fumble is something to monitor.

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NegativeUsageOct 21, 2026Canal Street Chronicles

Donaldson had an up-and-down Week 6 with nice runs and tough-yard fighting, plus good blocking against blitzes, but a near-touchdown was called back and a critical fumble sparked the Giants' comeback. The source notes uncertainty about whether Donaldson will see fewer snaps in Week 7, flagging the fumble as something to monitor.

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NegativeRoleOct 21, 2026Fantasy Football with Ian Hartitz

Donaldson is a goal-line back for the Saints who may take carries from Kendre Miller when the Saints reach the red zone.

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NegativeRoleOct 20, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Saints RB complicating goal-line work for Kendre Miller and others in the backfield; part of a crowded Saints RB committee.

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NegativeRoleOct 20, 2026PlayerProfiler Fantasy Football Podcast Network

Presented as a desperation option for those who missed out on Kendrick Miller, with touchdown upside as a backup running back.

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NegativeRoleOct 20, 2026PlayerProfiler Fantasy Football Podcast Network

0% rostered; rookie from Ohio State who received burn with Saints in recent game. Faces Steelers in week seven in France. Source recommends only as emergency depth play if roster is severely depleted at running back.

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NegativeUsageOct 20, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Donaldson had 7 of 40 RB opportunities (17.5%) on 6 carries for 39 yards and a lost fumble. He received no touches after his fumble, indicating he fell out of favor immediately.

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NegativeRoleOct 20, 2026Fantasy Points Fantasy Football

CJ Donaldson is utilized as a hybrid fullback/halfback for the Saints, playing roughly 50% of his snaps at each position.

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NegativeUsageOct 20, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football - Josh & Hayden

CJ Donaldson is part of a three-man running back committee for the Saints alongside Kendre Miller and Alvin Kamara.

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NegativeUsageOct 20, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Donaldson recorded a 17-yard run early in the third quarter and was marked just short of the goal line later in the same quarter, showing involvement in the Saints' rushing attack.

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NegativeUsageOct 20, 2026Canal Street Chronicles

Donaldson broke out for a 17-yard run early in the second-half possession and was marked just short of the goal line later in the third quarter; also fumbled on the second play of a Saints drive in the fourth quarter.

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NegativeRoleOct 19, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Donaldson lost a fumble midway through the fourth quarter, contributing greatly to the Giants' comeback effort; while this won't help his chances of getting more work besides third downs, it probably won't get him benched from his specialized role either. He remains the primary passing-down back in a three-man committee.

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NegativeProjectionOct 19, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Donaldson was tackled at the 1-yard line in Week 6 without scoring a TD on that drive, representing a missed touchdown opportunity.

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NegativeUsageOct 19, 2026Fantasy Football with Ian Hartitz

CJ Donaldson was among players tackled short of the goal line in Week 6.

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