Fernando Mendoza · Jaxson Dart · 2026 week 3

Fernando Mendoza or Jaxson Dart?

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

Start Jaxson DartJaxson Dart projects 3.5 PPR points clear of Fernando Mendoza in week 3, drawing ARI — the 15th-ranked matchup for QBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 3Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Fernando Mendoza vs BUF 14.9 6th · soft healthy
Jaxson Dart START vs ARI 18.4 15th 13.7 Out

QBs vs BUF recently: C.J. Stroud 16.5 pts (W1) · Jared Goff 29.8 pts (W2).

QBs vs ARI recently: Justin Herbert 14.3 pts (W1) · Drew Lock 21.4 pts (W2).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Their trade values are effectively even — a one-for-one is a fair swap on the numbers.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.