Should I start Fernando Mendoza or Matthew Stafford this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Matthew Stafford

+18.4 projected edge · PPR

Start Matthew Stafford over Fernando Mendoza for Week 7 PPR: 18.7 projected points versus 0.4.

Fernando Mendoza: 2.2 FP recent scoring average.
Matthew Stafford: 18.0 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup lift against LV.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:18 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

Matthew Stafford

QB · LARStats & schedule

18.7FF projected

↑ +0.1 vs ESPN

at LV

Sun 4:25 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Fernando Mendoza

QB · LVStats & schedule

0.4FF projected

↑ +0.4 vs ESPN

vs LAR

Sun 4:25 PM ET

Why this pick?

Matthew Stafford

Fortified18.7

ESPN18.6

Sleeper16.8

FantasyPros—

Matthew Stafford faces LV in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 18.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 3.75%.

Fernando Mendoza

Fortified0.4

ESPN0.0

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros—

Fernando Mendoza faces LAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 2.2 fantasy points.

Matthew Stafford projects for 18.7 points in PPR scoring, 18.4 more than Fernando Mendoza. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:18 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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PPR awards one point per reception; half-PPR awards 0.5; standard awards none. Custom league rules can change the result. Confirm active status, kickoff and lineup locks. Projections are estimates; completed-week scores are actuals.