Baker Mayfield · Fernando Mendoza · 2026 week 2

Baker Mayfield or Fernando Mendoza?

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

Start Baker MayfieldBaker Mayfield projects 2.7 PPR points clear of Fernando Mendoza in week 2, drawing CLE — the 5th-ranked matchup for QBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 2	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Baker Mayfield START	vs CLE	17.3	5th · soft	11.6	891	healthy
Fernando Mendoza	vs BUF	14.6	15th	–	38	healthy

QBs vs CLE recently: Trevor Lawrence 26.1 pts (W1).

QBs vs BUF recently: C.J. Stroud 16.5 pts (W1).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Baker Mayfield carries the higher trade value — 891 against 38 (a 96% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Baker Mayfield gets the most. Momentum: Baker Mayfield +133 and Fernando Mendoza -14 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.