Head to head · QB · 2026
Matthew Stafford vs Fernando Mendoza
Who should you draft in 2026 fantasy football? Our machine learning model's projections, value over replacement (VBD), and the draft market's lean — refreshed every morning.
The model's pick
Matthew Stafford
This one is a coin flip. The model leans Matthew Stafford by 2.4 points of value over replacement (-12.6 vs -15.0) — close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market hasn't priced this matchup yet, so treat it as a pure model call.
| Matthew Stafford | Fernando Mendoza | |
|---|---|---|
| Team | LAR | LVR |
| Overall rank | #91 | #95 |
| Position rank | QB13 | QB15 |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 250.6 | 248.2 |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -12.6 | -15.0 |
| Market ADP | 101.8 | — |
Should I draft Matthew Stafford or Fernando Mendoza in 2026 fantasy football?
Matthew Stafford. He projects 250.6 fantasy points with -12.6 value over replacement, vs 248.2 points and -15.0 for Fernando Mendoza (QB, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.