Should I start Fernando Mendoza or Tanner McKee this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Tanner McKee

+14.5 projected edge · Standard

Start Tanner McKee over Fernando Mendoza for Week 7 Standard: 14.8 projected points versus 0.4.

Fernando Mendoza: 2.2 FP recent scoring average.
Tanner McKee: 12.6 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup lift against DAL.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:17 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Tanner McKee

QB · PHIStats & schedule

14.8FF projected

↑ +0.1 vs ESPN

vs DAL

Mon 8:15 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?

Tanner McKee

Fortified14.8

ESPN14.7

Sleeper13.8

FantasyPros—

Tanner McKee faces DAL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 12.6 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.

Tanner McKee projects for 14.8 points in standard scoring, 14.5 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, 2:17 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.