Should I start Fernando Mendoza in Week 1?
QB · LV · Bye 13
Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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SitConsensus QB36 · range #33–#53
Consensus QB36 — outside the starting range in 1QB leagues.
Week 1 consensus by format
| Format | QB rank | Best | Worst | Split | Flex rank | Proj. pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPR | QB36 | 33 | 53 | ±4.4 | — | 4.3 |
| Half PPR | QB36 | 33 | 53 | ±4.4 | — | 4.3 |
| Standard | QB36 | 33 | 53 | ±4.4 | — | 4.3 |
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Latest news
- Fernando Mendoza to play roughly first half Thursday
Fernando Mendoza is expected to play roughly the first half in Thursday's preseason game against the Texans.
Ari Koslow · FantasyPros · Aug 20, 4:40 PM EDT
What the analysts are saying
“Mendoza will get extended run on the field in his second preseason game. Aidan O'Connell will take the field in the second half.”
Ranked around him this week
The QBs directly above and below on the Week 1 consensus board — the players you're actually choosing between.
- #32Deshaun WatsonSit
- #33Shedeur SandersSit
- #34Michael Penix Jr.Sit
- #36Fernando MendozaSit
- #36Joe FlaccoSit
- #37Justin FieldsSit
- #38Ty SimpsonSit
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start Fernando Mendoza in Week 1?
- Sit. Consensus QB36 — outside the starting range in 1QB leagues. The expert range runs from #33 to #53. The consensus projection is 4.3 PPR points.
- Where is Fernando Mendoza ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has Fernando Mendoza at QB36 for Week 1. The expert range runs from #33 to #53.