Who should I start in Week 9, Fernando Mendoza or Geno Smith?

Geno Smith. This week's consensus has Fernando Mendoza at QB34 (range #31–#37) and Geno Smith at QB25 (range #21–#28). Projections: 0.4 vs 14.3 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Fernando Mendoza or Geno Smith?

Geno Smith. Rest-of-season consensus: Fernando Mendoza QB33 (range #32–#36) vs Geno Smith QB22 (range #18–#25). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Geno Smith ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Fernando Mendoza for Geno Smith?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Fernando Mendoza is ranked #328 overall and Geno Smith #132, so Geno Smith carries more trade value and a one-for-one favors the side receiving him. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.

Fernando Mendoza or Geno Smith?

Who to start in Week 9, who is better for the rest of the season, and who carries more trade value — from the FantasyPros expert consensus and the LeagueLogs Market Index.

Week 9 · 2026 season · Consensus updated November 6 at 11:11 AM EST

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The lean

This week: Geno Smith
Rest of season: Geno Smith — 7 of 7 experts
Trade value: Geno Smith

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	Fernando Mendoza	Geno Smith
Rest of season 0 of 7 experts rank Fernando Mendoza ahead · 7 rank Geno Smith ahead	QB33#32–#36	QB22#18–#25edge
Week 9	QB34#31–#37	QB25#21–#28edge
Week 9 projection (PPR)	0.4	14.3edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	3 #328 overall	7 #132 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+10 ranks · +8 val	+19 ranks · +81 val
Rostered	14%	23%
Bye	13	13
Status	No injury designation	No injury designation

Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs

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Who should I start in Week 9, Fernando Mendoza or Geno Smith?: Geno Smith. This week's consensus has Fernando Mendoza at QB34 (range #31–#37) and Geno Smith at QB25 (range #21–#28). Projections: 0.4 vs 14.3 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Fernando Mendoza or Geno Smith?: Geno Smith. Rest-of-season consensus: Fernando Mendoza QB33 (range #32–#36) vs Geno Smith QB22 (range #18–#25). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Geno Smith ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Fernando Mendoza for Geno Smith?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Fernando Mendoza is ranked #328 overall and Geno Smith #132, so Geno Smith carries more trade value and a one-for-one favors the side receiving him. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.