CJ Donaldson stats and game log
CJ Donaldson is the New Orleans Saints running back (No. 43). In the 2026 regular season through October 11, 2026, CJ Donaldson has played 5 games: 42 rushing yards on 11 carries with 0 rushing touchdowns (8.4 rushing yards per game).
Research summary
- Recent form: 12 rushing yards per game over the last 3 games, against 8.4 over the season (5 games).
- Role: 2.7 carries per game over the last 3 games, against 2.2 over the season.
- Consistency: at or above the season average (8.4 rushing yards) in 2 of 5 games.
- Home and road: 12 rushing yards per game at home (3 games), 3 on the road (2).
- Next game: at the New York Giants on October 18, 2026. This season the Giants average 127.6 rushing yards allowed per game (8th most of 32) and 21.2 points allowed per game (23rd most of 32). This is opponent context, not a prediction.
How often
| Threshold | Last 3 | Season |
|---|---|---|
| 2+ receptions | 1 of 3 | 1 of 5 |
Regular-season games only; samples are stated and small samples move quickly.
Next game: Saints at Giants preview (Oct 18, 2026). Team: New Orleans Saints stats and results.
6'1" · 230 lb · College: Ohio State · NFL debut: 2026
2026 regular season
| Games | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | TGT | REC | REC YDS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 per game | 5 | 2.2 | 8.4 | 0 | 1 | 0.8 | 2 |
| 2026 totals | 5 | 11 | 42 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 10 |
Usage in 2026
CJ Donaldson averaged 1 targets per game, 2.6% of the team's targets.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Carries per game | 2.2 |
| Targets per game | 1 |
| Catch rate | 80.0% |
| Yards per target | 2 |
| Target share | 2.6% (5 games with verified team targets) |
Game log
| Date | Opponent | Result | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | TGT | REC | REC YDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2026 | vs MIN | L | 4 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| Oct 5, 2026 | vs ATL | L | 3 | 18 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| Sep 27, 2026 | vs LV | L | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 20, 2026 | @ BAL | W | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 13, 2026 | @ DET | L | 2 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -2 |
Saints teammates
- Tyler Shough (QB)
- Alvin Kamara (RB)
- Kendre Miller (RB)
- Travis Etienne Jr. (RB)
- Barion Brown (WR)
- Bryce Lance (WR)
- Chris Olave (WR)
- Devaughn Vele (WR)
- Juwan Johnson (TE)
- Noah Fant (TE)
- Oscar Delp (TE)
How to read these numbers
- Games are the games CJ Donaldson played. When a player played but the box score lists no line for a stat family (for example, no receiving line), that game counts as zero, not as missing.
- Season tables are regular-season games only. The game log includes playoff games, labeled, and reaches into last season when this season has fewer than 10 games.
- A dash (–) means the statistic is not recorded for that game, never zero (hover it for the reason). A column with no recorded value is left out.
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