Should I start CJ Donaldson or D.J. Montgomery this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start CJ Donaldson

+4.0 projected edge · PPR

Start CJ Donaldson over D.J. Montgomery for Week 7 PPR: 4.0 projected points versus 0.0.

CJ Donaldson: 3.1 FP recent scoring average.
D.J. Montgomery: INJURY_RESERVE; 3.75% matchup reduction against MIN.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 8:00 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

CJ Donaldson

RB · NOStats & schedule

4.0FF projected

↓ -0.5 vs ESPN

vs PIT

Sun 9:30 AM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

D.J. Montgomery

WR · INDStats & schedule

0.0FF projected

at MIN

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

CJ Donaldson

Fortified4.0

ESPN4.4

Sleeper3.4

FantasyPros—

CJ Donaldson faces PIT in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 3.1 fantasy points.

D.J. Montgomery

Fortified0.0

ESPN—

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros—

D.J. Montgomery faces MIN in Week 7. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 3.75%. INJURY_RESERVE

CJ Donaldson projects for 4.0 points in PPR scoring, 4.0 more than D.J. Montgomery. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 8:00 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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