Fernando Mendoza · Malik Willis · 2026 week 8

Fernando Mendoza or Malik Willis?

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

Start Malik WillisMalik Willis projects ahead of Fernando Mendoza in week 8, drawing NE — the 23rd-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
Fernando Mendoza	–	–	–	2.2	7	healthy
Malik Willis START	vs NE	13.9	23rd	16.5	138	healthy

QBs vs NE recently: Kirk Cousins 13.7 pts (W5) · Geno Smith 13 pts (W6) · Caleb Williams 22.1 pts (W7).

🎓 The coach's read

At least one of these players has no projection on file — no comparison made.
Malik Willis faces NE, 23rd most generous to QBs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Malik Willis carries the higher trade value — 138 against 7 (a 95% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Malik Willis gets the most. Momentum: Fernando Mendoza +7 and Malik Willis +27 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.