THE ALTERNATIVE
Fernando Mendoza
QB · LVStats & schedule ›0.4FF projected
↑ +0.4 vs ESPN
vs LARSun 4:25 PM ET
Should I start Fernando Mendoza or Lamar Jackson this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)
THE RESEARCH PICK
Start Lamar Jackson
Week 7 · Standard
Lamar Jackson averaged 23.7 pass attempts per game across the last 3 recorded games, compared with 2.7 for Fernando Mendoza. More opportunities provide another route to fantasy points. Recent scoring favors Lamar Jackson: 18.9 versus 2.2 FP per game.
Forecast updated · Standard
vs LARRESEARCH PICK
Lamar Jackson
QB · BALStats & schedule ›0.0FF projected
= 0.0 vs ESPN
vs CINSun 1:00 PM ET
Fernando Mendoza
FF0.4 FP
Boosted Trees-0.1 FP
Workload0.0 FP
Monte Carlo0.1 FP
- Recent scoring average: 2.2 FP.
- The saved workload scenario allocates 0.0 targets and 0.0 carries. These are conditional estimates, not confirmed opportunities.
- Return scenarios include Mike Washington Jr.; their availability can redistribute the workload.
- Last 3 recorded games: 2.7 pass attempts per game.
Lamar Jackson
FF0.0 FP
Boosted Trees21.2 FP
Workload0.0 FP
Monte Carlo18.8 FP
- Recent scoring average: 18.9 FP.
- The saved workload scenario allocates 0.0 targets and 0.0 carries. These are conditional estimates, not confirmed opportunities.
- OUT
- Last 3 recorded games: 23.7 pass attempts per game.
Fernando Mendoza
Fortified0.4
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.0
FantasyPros—
Fernando Mendoza faces LAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 2.2 fantasy points.
Lamar Jackson
Fortified0.0
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.0
FantasyPros—
Lamar Jackson faces CIN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 18.9 fantasy points. OUT
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