Fernando Mendoza · Marcus Mariota · 2026 week 3
Wondering who you should start this week — Fernando Mendoza or Marcus Mariota? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.
| Player | Wk 3 | Proj (PPR) | Matchup | Form L3 | Trade value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernando Mendoza START | vs BUF | 14.9 | 6th · soft | – | – | healthy |
| Marcus Mariota | vs SEA | 13.2 | 28th · tough | 8.7 | 31 | healthy |
QBs vs BUF recently: C.J. Stroud 16.5 pts (W1) · Jared Goff 29.8 pts (W2).
QBs vs SEA recently: Drake Maye 12.8 pts (W1) · Jacoby Brissett 7.5 pts (W2).
Marcus Mariota carries the higher trade value — 31 against 0. In a one-for-one, the side receiving Marcus Mariota gets the most.
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