Should I start CJ Donaldson or Mark Andrews this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Mark Andrews

+1.7 projected edge · Standard

Start Mark Andrews over CJ Donaldson for Week 7 Standard: 4.5 projected points versus 2.9.

CJ Donaldson: 2.1 FP recent scoring average.
Mark Andrews: 3.3 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:33 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Mark Andrews

TE · BALStats & schedule

4.5FF projected

= 0.0 vs ESPN

vs CIN

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

CJ Donaldson

RB · NOStats & schedule

2.9FF projected

↓ -0.6 vs ESPN

vs PIT

Sun 9:30 AM ET

Why this pick?

Mark Andrews

Fortified4.5

ESPN4.5

Sleeper4.4

FantasyPros—

Mark Andrews faces CIN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 3.3 fantasy points.

CJ Donaldson

Fortified2.9

ESPN3.4

Sleeper2.1

FantasyPros—

CJ Donaldson faces PIT in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 2.1 fantasy points.

Mark Andrews projects for 4.5 points in standard scoring, 1.7 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, 7:33 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.