Daniel Jones · Fernando Mendoza · 2026 week 8

Daniel Jones or Fernando Mendoza?

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

Start Daniel JonesDaniel Jones projects ahead of Fernando Mendoza in week 8, drawing JAX — the 18th-ranked matchup for QBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 8	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Daniel Jones START	@ JAX	12.0	18th	10.5	75	healthy
Fernando Mendoza	–	–	–	2.2	7	healthy

QBs vs JAX recently: Joe Burrow 25.7 pts (W4) · Jalen Hurts 13 pts (W5) · C.J. Stroud 24 pts (W6).

🎓 The coach's read

At least one of these players has no projection on file — no comparison made.
Daniel Jones faces JAX, 18th most generous to QBs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Daniel Jones carries the higher trade value — 75 against 7 (a 91% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Daniel Jones gets the most. Momentum: Daniel Jones +10 and Fernando Mendoza +7 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.