New Orleans Saints- Position
- Running Back
- Height / Weight
- 6' 1", 230 lbs
- Born
- 9/7/2004 in Miami, FL
- Age
- 22
- College
- Ohio State
- Draft
- Undrafted
- Experience
- Rookie
- Status
- Active
Why he's performing this way
The usage, efficiency, schedule and team factors behind his recent numbers.
CJ Donaldson has been consistent, averaging about 0.6 fantasy pts / game (PPR). His best game was 1.2 against DET.
- Recent
- 0.5
- Season
- 0.6
fantasy pts / game (PPR)
- Shrinking role
He's averaging 1.0 touches over his last game, compared with 2.5 before that. Fewer chances cap his ceiling no matter how efficient he is.
- Low target share
He draws 2% of NO's targets. At this share he needs big plays or touchdowns to produce.
- Inefficient touches
2.8 yards per carry on the season (the typical RB is at 3.9), and 5.0 over his last game. Production is being propped up by volume more than explosiveness.
- Scoring without touchdowns
0% of his fantasy points come from touchdowns. His yardage is doing the work, so there is upside if the touchdowns start coming.
- Tough recent schedule
Opponents in his last game (LV) give up less EPA per play than the league average. He has been producing against strong opponents, so the numbers are probably underselling him.
- Strong supporting cast
NO are averaging +0.07 EPA per play on offense. An efficient offense sustains drives and creates more scoring chances.
Play style & archetype
Based on 2026 play-by-play data.
Archetype
Limited sample
1 NFL season and 11 career rushing yards. Best year: 11 in 2026.
Career statistics
Regular season, by year and team. Career bests are highlighted.
Rushing
| Season | Team | GP | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG | FD | FUM | LST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | NO | 3 | 4 | 11 | 2.8 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 3 | 4 | 11 | 2.8 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
Receiving
| Season | Team | GP | REC | TGTS | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG | FD | FUM | LST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | NO | 3 | 1 | 2 | -2 | -2.0 | 0 | -2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 3 | 1 | 2 | -2 | -2.0 | 0 | -2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Defense
| Season | Team | GP | TOT | SOLO | AST | SACK | FF | FR | YDS | INT | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG | PD | STF | STFYDS | KB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | NO | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
2026 game log
Box score lines from completed games this season.