Who should I start in Week 9, Fernando Mendoza or Mac Jones?

Fernando Mendoza. This week's consensus has Fernando Mendoza at QB34 (range #31–#37) and Mac Jones at QB41 (range #33–#54). Projections: 0.4 vs 0.5 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Fernando Mendoza or Mac Jones?

Fernando Mendoza. Rest-of-season consensus: Fernando Mendoza QB33 (range #32–#36) vs Mac Jones QB45 (range #39–#51). 1 of 1 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Fernando Mendoza ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Fernando Mendoza for Mac Jones?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Fernando Mendoza is ranked #328 overall and Mac Jones #390, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.

Fernando Mendoza or Mac Jones?

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: Fernando Mendoza
Rest of season: Fernando Mendoza — 1 of 1 experts
Trade value: close to even

At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.

	Fernando Mendoza	Mac Jones
Rest of season 1 of 1 experts rank Fernando Mendoza ahead · 0 rank Mac Jones ahead	QB33#32–#36edge	QB45#39–#51
Week 9	QB34#31–#37edge	QB41#33–#54
Week 9 projection (PPR)	0.4	0.5
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	3 #328 overall	2 #390 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+10 ranks · +8 val	+10 ranks · +6 val
Rostered	14%	1%
Bye	13	8
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 Mac Jones?: Fernando Mendoza. This week's consensus has Fernando Mendoza at QB34 (range #31–#37) and Mac Jones at QB41 (range #33–#54). Projections: 0.4 vs 0.5 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Fernando Mendoza or Mac Jones?: Fernando Mendoza. Rest-of-season consensus: Fernando Mendoza QB33 (range #32–#36) vs Mac Jones QB45 (range #39–#51). 1 of 1 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Fernando Mendoza ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Fernando Mendoza for Mac Jones?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Fernando Mendoza is ranked #328 overall and Mac Jones #390, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.