Fantasy Football with Ian Hartitz on CJ Donaldson

VideoWeek 1 Fantasy Football Reactions: Breakouts, Busts & Who to TrustSeptember 14, 2026

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And oh, CJ Donaldson, Ohio State University. He's got to get out there, Ian, and get 9% of the carries.

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STACKED’s take

NeutralUsage

Part of a three-way backfield rotation

CJ Donaldson is part of a three-way backfield rotation in New Orleans, accounting for 9% of carries and 11% of routes in Week 1, further diluting the backfield workload.

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CJ DonaldsonPositiveUsage

Donaldson logged 10-of-13 third-down snaps; emerged in Saints backfield.

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CJ DonaldsonNegativeRole

31% snaps, 18% routes; mostly pass-blocking limits upside

Ron Stewart

CJ DonaldsonPositiveRole

Donaldson preferred on third downs over Etienne for Saints.

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CJ DonaldsonPositiveRole

Donaldson preferred on third downs over Etienne; emerging Saints backfield option.

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CJ DonaldsonPositiveRole

Donaldson handling long-down-distance snaps; part of Saints backfield overhaul

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CJ DonaldsonNeutralRole

Donaldson plays 20 snaps in Saints backfield committee.

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