Fernando Mendoza · Lamar Jackson · 2026 week 9

Fernando Mendoza or Lamar Jackson?

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

Start Lamar JacksonLamar Jackson projects ahead of Fernando Mendoza in week 9, drawing TB — the 29th-ranked matchup for QBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 9	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Fernando Mendoza	–	–	–	2.2	2	healthy
Lamar Jackson START	vs TB	21.6	29th · tough	18.4	–	Out

QBs vs TB recently: Aaron Rodgers 17 pts (W6) · Bryce Young 7.4 pts (W7) · Michael Penix Jr. 2.1 pts (W8).

🎓 The coach's read

At least one of these players has no projection on file — no comparison made.
Lamar Jackson faces TB, 29th most generous to QBs.
Lamar Jackson is flagged OUT.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Fernando Mendoza carries the higher trade value — 2 against 0. In a one-for-one, the side receiving Fernando Mendoza gets the most.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.