C.J. Stroud · Fernando Mendoza · 2026 week 1

C.J. Stroud or Fernando Mendoza?

Start C.J. StroudC.J. Stroud projects 4.1 PPR points clear of Fernando Mendoza in week 1, drawing BUF — the 29th-ranked matchup for QBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 1	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
C.J. Stroud START	vs BUF	17.4	29th · tough	14.9	155	healthy
Fernando Mendoza	vs MIA	13.3	10th · soft	–	252	healthy

QBs vs BUF recently: Shedeur Sanders 13.2 pts (W16) · Jalen Hurts 8.9 pts (W17) · Brady Cook 9.1 pts (W18).

QBs vs MIA recently: Joe Burrow 29 pts (W16) · Baker Mayfield 19.4 pts (W17) · Drake Maye 15.7 pts (W18).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Fernando Mendoza carries the higher trade value — 252 against 155 (a 38% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Fernando Mendoza gets the most. Momentum: C.J. Stroud -72 and Fernando Mendoza -34 over the last 30 days.

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Game logs, matchup ranks and form are the 2025 season — 2026 hasn’t kicked off. Projections, schedule and trade values are current 2026 numbers, refreshed nightly.