Should I start CJ Donaldson or Riley Nowakowski this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start CJ Donaldson

+3.8 projected edge · PPR

Start CJ Donaldson over Riley Nowakowski for Week 7 PPR: 4.0 projected points versus 0.1.

CJ Donaldson: 3.1 FP recent scoring average.
Riley Nowakowski: 10% matchup lift against NO.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:18 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

Riley Nowakowski

RB · PITStats & schedule

0.1FF projected

at NO

Sun 9:30 AM 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.

Riley Nowakowski

Fortified0.1

ESPN—

Sleeper0.1

FantasyPros—

Riley Nowakowski faces NO in Week 7. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 10%.

CJ Donaldson projects for 4.0 points in PPR scoring, 3.8 more than Riley Nowakowski. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:18 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.