Fernando Mendoza · Tyler Shough · 2026 week 1

Fernando Mendoza or Tyler Shough?

Start Tyler ShoughTyler Shough projects 3 PPR points clear of Fernando Mendoza in week 1, drawing DET — the 9th-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	–	252	healthy
Tyler Shough START	@ DET	16.3	9th · soft	20.6	301	healthy

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

QBs vs DET recently: Aaron Rodgers 15.5 pts (W16) · Max Brosmer 3.6 pts (W17) · Caleb Williams 17.6 pts (W18).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Tyler Shough carries the higher trade value — 301 against 252 (a 16% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Tyler Shough gets the most. Momentum: Fernando Mendoza -34 and Tyler Shough +45 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.