Fernando Mendoza · Tyler Shough · 2026 week 9

Fernando Mendoza or Tyler Shough?

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

Start Tyler ShoughTyler Shough projects ahead of Fernando Mendoza in week 9, drawing CLE — the 25th-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
Tyler Shough START	vs CLE	15.5	25th · tough	14.5	551	healthy

QBs vs CLE recently: Tyler Huntley 13.4 pts (W6) · Cam Ward 6.7 pts (W7) · Aaron Rodgers 5.9 pts (W8).

🎓 The coach's read

At least one of these players has no projection on file — no comparison made.
Tyler Shough faces CLE, 25th most generous to QBs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Tyler Shough carries the higher trade value — 551 against 7 (a 99% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Tyler Shough gets the most. Momentum: Fernando Mendoza +7 and Tyler Shough -554 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.