Fernando Mendoza · Kyler Murray · 2026 week 2

Fernando Mendoza or Kyler Murray?

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

Start Kyler MurrayKyler Murray projects 3.8 PPR points clear of Fernando Mendoza in week 2, drawing TB — the 20th-ranked matchup for QBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 2Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Fernando Mendoza vs BUF 14.6 15th – 38 healthy
Kyler Murray START @ TB 18.4 20th 0.6 349 Out

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

QBs vs TB recently: Joe Burrow 15.2 pts (W1).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Kyler Murray carries the higher trade value — 349 against 38 (a 89% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Kyler Murray gets the most. Momentum: Fernando Mendoza -14 and Kyler Murray -264 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.