RESEARCH PICK
CJ Donaldson
RB ยท NOStats & schedule โบ2.9FF projected
โ -0.6 vs ESPN
vs PITSun 9:30 AM ET
Should I start CJ Donaldson or Elijah Higgins this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)
THE RESEARCH PICK
Start CJ Donaldson
Week 7 ยท Standard
The available paired forecasts favor CJ Donaldson after combining their estimates. The saved inputs do not isolate a stronger football-specific advantage, so treat this as a narrow research lean.
Forecast updated ยท Standard
vs PITTHE ALTERNATIVE
Elijah Higgins
TE ยท ARIStats & schedule โบ2.5FF projected
โ +0.2 vs ESPN
vs DENSun 4:05 PM ET
CJ Donaldson
FF2.9 FP
Boosted Trees2.8 FP
Workload3.7 FP
Monte Carlo3.7 FP
- His prior three-game scoring average was 2.1 FP. Compared with holding recent form level with the forecast, that scoring history shifts the tree estimate down 0.1 FP. This isolates model sensitivity, not a guaranteed football outcome.
- Recent scoring average: 2.1 FP.
- The saved workload scenario allocates 1.3 targets and 4.4 carries. These are conditional estimates, not confirmed opportunities.
- Last 3 recorded games: 4.3 carries per game.
Elijah Higgins
FF2.5 FP
Boosted Trees2.2 FP
Workload2.6 FP
Monte Carlo2.6 FP
- His prior three-game scoring average was 5.5 FP. Compared with holding recent form level with the forecast, that scoring history shifts the tree estimate down 0.7 FP. This isolates model sensitivity, not a guaranteed football outcome.
- Recent scoring average: 5.5 FP.
- The saved workload scenario allocates 2.4 targets and 0.0 carries. These are conditional estimates, not confirmed opportunities.
- Return scenarios include Carson Beck; their availability can redistribute the workload.
- Last 3 recorded games: 2.7 targets per game.
Projection breakdown
CJ Donaldson
Fortified2.9
ESPN3.4
Sleeper2.1
FantasyProsโ
CJ Donaldson faces PIT in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 2.1 fantasy points.
Elijah Higgins
Fortified2.5
ESPN2.3
Sleeper1.0
FantasyProsโ
Elijah Higgins faces DEN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 5.5 fantasy points.
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