CJ DonaldsonorTahj Brooks?
Week 3 start/sit decision, running back versus running back.
Our call
Start CJ Donaldson
This one is close: CJ Donaldson projects 0.0 half-PPR points ahead of Tahj Brooks, well inside a normal week's swing. Lean CJ Donaldson, and let news and your league's scoring break the tie. The Las Vegas Raiders have been about average against RBs. The Pittsburgh Steelers have allowed 6% fewer fantasy points to RBs than average.
| Stat | CJ DonaldsonRB, NO, Sun, Sep 27, 4:25 p.m. ET | Tahj BrooksRB, CIN, Sun, Sep 27, 1:00 p.m. ET |
|---|---|---|
| Half-PPR projection | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| PPR projection | 0.7 | 0.4 |
| Standard projection | 0.2 | 0.3 |
| Rank this week | RB97 | RB96 |
| Matchup | vs LV | at PIT |
| Injury | None | None |
| 2026 points per game | 0.5 | 0.0 |
| Last season per game | — | 0.5 |
| Snap share, last game | 29% | 3% |
| Trade value | — | — |