Should I start Deshaun Watson or Fernando Mendoza this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Deshaun Watson

+13.9 projected edge · Standard

Start Deshaun Watson over Fernando Mendoza for Week 7 Standard: 14.2 projected points versus 0.4.

Deshaun Watson: 11.5 FP recent scoring average.
Fernando Mendoza: 2.2 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:47 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Deshaun Watson

QB · CLEStats & schedule

14.2FF projected

↑ +0.1 vs ESPN

at TEN

Sun 1:00 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?

Deshaun Watson

Fortified14.2

ESPN14.2

Sleeper13.8

FantasyPros—

Deshaun Watson faces TEN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 11.5 fantasy points.

Fernando Mendoza

Fortified0.4

ESPN0.0

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros—

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

Deshaun Watson projects for 14.2 points in standard scoring, 13.9 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, 2:47 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.