Who should I start in Week 5, Fernando Mendoza or Sam Darnold?

Sam Darnold. This week's consensus has Fernando Mendoza at QB36 (range #30–#47) and Sam Darnold at QB17 (range #14–#19). Projections: 0.1 vs 16.7 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Fernando Mendoza or Sam Darnold?

Sam Darnold. Rest-of-season consensus: Fernando Mendoza QB35 (range #32–#42) vs Sam Darnold QB20 (range #17–#26). 6 of 6 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Sam Darnold ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Fernando Mendoza for Sam Darnold?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Fernando Mendoza is ranked #339 overall and Sam Darnold #121, so Sam Darnold 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 Sam Darnold?

Who to start in Week 5, 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 5 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 7 at 6:11 PM EDT

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The lean

This week: Sam Darnold
Rest of season: Sam Darnold — 6 of 6 experts
Trade value: Sam Darnold

All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.

	Fernando Mendoza	Sam Darnold
Rest of season 0 of 6 experts rank Fernando Mendoza ahead · 6 rank Sam Darnold ahead	QB35#32–#42	QB20#17–#26edge
Week 5	QB36#30–#47	QB17#14–#19edge
Week 5 projection (PPR)	0.1	16.7edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	3 #339 overall	7 #121 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)	-65 ranks · -61 val	+15 ranks · +76 val
Rostered	15%	51%
Bye	13	11
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 5, Fernando Mendoza or Sam Darnold?: Sam Darnold. This week's consensus has Fernando Mendoza at QB36 (range #30–#47) and Sam Darnold at QB17 (range #14–#19). Projections: 0.1 vs 16.7 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Fernando Mendoza or Sam Darnold?: Sam Darnold. Rest-of-season consensus: Fernando Mendoza QB35 (range #32–#42) vs Sam Darnold QB20 (range #17–#26). 6 of 6 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Sam Darnold ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Fernando Mendoza for Sam Darnold?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Fernando Mendoza is ranked #339 overall and Sam Darnold #121, so Sam Darnold 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.