Patrick Mahomes vs Fernando Mendoza
Who should you start in Week 10? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 10
Start Patrick Mahomes this week, and it isn't close: 5.8 projected points separate them (18.2 vs 12.5).
Patrick Mahomes faces ATL, the 4th-friendliest matchup a QB can draw this week. Fernando Mendoza faces SEA, the 27th-friendliest matchup a QB can draw this week.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
The model takes Patrick Mahomes, and it isn't close: 36.5 points of value over replacement separate them (-2.7 vs -39.3).
The draft market agrees: Patrick Mahomes goes first at ADP 104.0 vs 147.1 for Fernando Mendoza.
| Patrick MahomesKAN | Fernando MendozaLVR | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 10 opponent | ATL | SEA | |
| Projected Week 10 points | 18.2 | 12.5 | Mahomes +5.8 pts |
| Matchup rank (QB vs defense, of 28) | #4 | #27 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 284.7 | 248.2 | Mahomes +36.5 pts |
| Points per game | 16.7 | 14.6 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -2.7 | -39.3 | Mahomes +36.5 |
| Overall rank | #77 | #119 | Mahomes by 42 |
| Position rank | QB14 | QB15 | |
| Market ADP | 104.0 | 147.1 | Mendoza +43.1 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 9 | Rd 13 | |
| Bye week | 5 | 13 |
Should I start Patrick Mahomes or Fernando Mendoza in Week 10?
Start Patrick Mahomes this week, and it isn't close: 5.8 projected points separate them (18.2 vs 12.5).
Should I draft Patrick Mahomes or Fernando Mendoza in 2026 fantasy football?
Patrick Mahomes. He projects 284.7 fantasy points with -2.7 value over replacement, vs 248.2 points and -39.3 for Fernando Mendoza (QB, PPR).