Fernando Mendoza · Matthew Stafford · 2026 week 9

Fernando Mendoza or Matthew Stafford?

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

Start Matthew StaffordMatthew Stafford projects ahead of Fernando Mendoza in week 9, drawing WAS — the 4th-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	7	healthy
Matthew Stafford START	@ WAS	18.4	4th · soft	14.9	798	healthy

QBs vs WAS recently: Jameis Winston 25.7 pts (W5) · Brock Purdy 17.4 pts (W6) · Tanner McKee 8 pts (W8).

🎓 The coach's read

At least one of these players has no projection on file — no comparison made.
Matthew Stafford faces WAS, 4th most generous to QBs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Matthew Stafford carries the higher trade value — 798 against 7 (a 99% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Matthew Stafford gets the most. Momentum: Fernando Mendoza +7 and Matthew Stafford -434 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.