Fernando Mendoza · Michael Penix · 2026 week 2

Fernando Mendoza or Michael Penix?

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

Start Fernando Mendoza — barelyThis one is a coin flip — the projections are within 1.4 points. The matchup leans Fernando Mendoza (BUF allow the 15th-most QB points), but you can defend either call.
PlayerWk 2Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Fernando Mendoza START vs BUF 14.6 15th – 29 healthy
Michael Penix @ NO 13.2 17th – – Questionable

QBs vs BUF recently: C.J. Stroud 16.5 pts (W1).

QBs vs NO recently: Jared Goff 16.4 pts (W1).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Fernando Mendoza carries the higher trade value — 29 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.