Fernando Mendoza · Matthew Stafford · 2026 week 1

Fernando Mendoza or Matthew Stafford?

Start Matthew StaffordMatthew Stafford projects 5.1 PPR points clear of Fernando Mendoza in week 1, drawing SF — the 15th-ranked matchup for QBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 1	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Fernando Mendoza	vs MIA	13.3	10th · soft	–	305	healthy
Matthew Stafford START	vs SF	18.4	15th	24.5	654	healthy

QBs vs MIA recently: Joe Burrow 29 pts (W16) · Baker Mayfield 19.4 pts (W17) · Drake Maye 15.7 pts (W18).

QBs vs SF recently: Philip Rivers 18.1 pts (W16) · Caleb Williams 23 pts (W17) · Sam Darnold 8.8 pts (W18).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Matthew Stafford carries the higher trade value — 654 against 305 (a 53% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Matthew Stafford gets the most. Momentum: Fernando Mendoza +9 and Matthew Stafford -12 over the last 30 days.

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Game logs, matchup ranks and form are the 2025 season — 2026 hasn’t kicked off. Projections, schedule and trade values are current 2026 numbers, refreshed nightly.