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

THE FF CALL

Start CJ Donaldson

+2.6 projected edge · Standard

Start CJ Donaldson over Mark Redman for Week 7 Standard: 2.9 projected points versus 0.2.

CJ Donaldson: 2.1 FP recent scoring average.
Mark Redman: 1.0 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup lift against DET.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:18 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

CJ Donaldson

RB · NOStats & schedule

2.9FF projected

↓ -0.6 vs ESPN

vs PIT

Sun 9:30 AM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Mark Redman

TE · GBStats & schedule

0.2FF projected

↓ -0.1 vs ESPN

at DET

Sun 4:25 PM ET

Why this pick?

CJ Donaldson

Fortified2.9

ESPN3.4

Sleeper2.1

FantasyPros—

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

Mark Redman

Fortified0.2

ESPN0.3

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros—

Mark Redman faces DET in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 1.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 10%.

CJ Donaldson projects for 2.9 points in standard scoring, 2.6 more than Mark Redman. 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.