Chris Brooks · CJ Donaldson · 2026 week 5

Chris Brooks or CJ Donaldson?

Wondering who you should start this week — Chris Brooks or CJ Donaldson? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.

Start Chris BrooksChris Brooks projects 2.9 PPR points clear of CJ Donaldson in week 5, drawing CHI — the 23rd-ranked matchup for RBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 5	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Chris Brooks START	vs CHI	6.1	23rd	3.2	–	Questionable
CJ Donaldson	vs MIN	3.2	30th · tough	1.7	–	healthy

RBs vs CHI recently: Aaron Jones 10.5 pts (W2) · Saquon Barkley 8 pts (W3) · Braelon Allen 6.7 pts (W4).

RBs vs MIN recently: D'Andre Swift 7.9 pts (W2) · Bucky Irving 5.8 pts (W3) · Ollie Gordon 16 pts (W4).

🎓 The coach's read

Chris Brooks projects 2.9 points higher in PPR.
Chris Brooks faces CHI, 23rd most generous to RBs.
Chris Brooks is flagged WATCH.
CJ Donaldson faces MIN, 30th most generous to RBs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Their trade values are effectively even — a one-for-one is a fair swap on the numbers.

Open in Start/Sit (any scoring) Open in the Trade Analyzer

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.