Should I start Chase Brown or CJ Donaldson this week? Week 7 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Chase Brown

+9.3 projected edge · Half-PPR

Start Chase Brown over CJ Donaldson for Week 7 Half-PPR: 12.8 projected points versus 3.4.

Chase Brown: 9.6 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup reduction against BAL.
CJ Donaldson: 2.6 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:48 AM ET · Half-PPR

FF PICK

Chase Brown

RB · CINStats & schedule

12.8FF projected

↑ +0.2 vs ESPN

at BAL

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

CJ Donaldson

RB · NOStats & schedule

3.4FF projected

↓ -0.5 vs ESPN

vs PIT

Sun 9:30 AM ET

Why this pick?

Chase Brown

Fortified12.8

ESPN12.6

Sleeper13.2

FantasyPros—

Chase Brown faces BAL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 9.6 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 1.25%.

CJ Donaldson

Fortified3.4

ESPN3.9

Sleeper2.8

FantasyPros—

CJ Donaldson faces PIT in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 2.6 fantasy points.

Chase Brown projects for 12.8 points in half-PPR scoring, 9.3 more than CJ Donaldson. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:48 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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PPR awards one point per reception; half-PPR awards 0.5; standard awards none. Custom league rules can change the result. Confirm active status, kickoff and lineup locks. Projections are estimates; completed-week scores are actuals.