C.J. Stroud · Fernando Mendoza · 2026 week 2

C.J. Stroud or Fernando Mendoza?

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

Start C.J. StroudC.J. Stroud projects 3.3 PPR points clear of Fernando Mendoza in week 2, drawing CIN — the 27th-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
C.J. Stroud START	vs CIN	17.9	27th · tough	16.5	377	healthy
Fernando Mendoza	vs BUF	14.6	15th	–	38	healthy

QBs vs CIN recently: Baker Mayfield 11.6 pts (W1).

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

Who wins a straight-up trade?

C.J. Stroud carries the higher trade value — 377 against 38 (a 90% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving C.J. Stroud gets the most. Momentum: C.J. Stroud +86 and Fernando Mendoza -14 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.