Fernando Mendoza headshot
QB Las Vegas Raiders #15

Fernando Mendoza Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 4 start/sit for 2026

Age
23
Height / weight
6'5", 225 lb
Experience
Rookie

2026 Season

PPR PPG
—
Pos rank
—
Rostered
14%

Week 4 vs. Chiefs, Sun Oct 4, 4:25 PM ET 32nd vs. QBs, tough

Should I start Mendoza in Week 4? Rest-of-season value in Redraft Command

Fernando Mendoza's 2026 Season, Week by Week

The next four matchups include one of the league's softest pass defenses.

  1. Week 1, Win
    ,
    vs MIA
    ,
    —
    ,
    Did not play
  2. Week 2, Win
    ,
    at LAC
    ,
    —
    ,
    Did not play
  3. Week 3, Win
    ,
    at NO
    ,
    —
    ,
    Did not play
  4. Up next.
    Week 4, Oct 4
    ,
    vs KC
    ,
    32nd pts allowed to QBs
    ,
    Tough
    Chiefs vs. QBs
  5. Week 5, Oct 11
    ,
    at NE
    ,
    29th pts allowed to QBs
    ,
    Tough
    Patriots vs. QBs
  6. Week 6, Oct 18
    ,
    vs BUF
    ,
    10th pts allowed to QBs
    ,
    Favorable
    Bills vs. QBs
  7. Week 7, Oct 25
    ,
    vs LAR
    ,
    21st pts allowed to QBs
    ,
    Neutral
    Rams vs. QBs

Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to QBs through Week 4. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.

Should You Start or Roster Fernando Mendoza?

The 2026 first overall pick and reigning Heisman winner lands in Las Vegas with real pedigree after a 16-0 national title run and a 72% completion year worth 41 touchdowns. The catch for fantasy managers is timing: Kirk Cousins is penciled in to open the season, so Mendoza projects as a redshirt-then-takeover arm rather than a Week 1 plug-and-play. That holds his ECR near QB29 (167 overall) and stamps him a late-round dart in single-QB formats, with far more juice in superflex and dynasty rookie pools.

The supporting cast is a mixed bag. Brock Bowers and Ashton Jeanty give him two genuine difference-makers, and a Tyler Linderbaum-anchored line plus Klint Kubiak's scheme help, but the receiver room of Tre Tucker, Jalen Nailor and Jack Bech is thin. Modeled output lands around 2,844 yards, 16.6 scores and 232 rushing yards for roughly 193 fantasy points. Stash him, start him later.

Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability

Outlook

The supporting cast is a mixed bag. Brock Bowers and Ashton Jeanty give him two genuine difference-makers, and a Tyler Linderbaum-anchored line plus Klint Kubiak's scheme help, but the receiver room of Tre Tucker, Jalen Nailor and Jack Bech is thin. Modeled output lands around 2,844 yards, 16. Next on the depth chart after him: Aidan O'Connell. Full outlook

Injury status

Active, no designation

Fernando Mendoza Fantasy Football FAQ

Should I start Fernando Mendoza in Week 4?

Fernando Mendoza plays Week 4 against the Chiefs. The Chiefs rank 32nd in PPR points allowed to QBs, a tough matchup. Get the start/sit call for Mendoza.

What are Fernando Mendoza's upcoming fantasy football matchups?

Fernando Mendoza's next three games are Week 4 vs. the Chiefs (32nd in PPR points allowed to QBs, tough), Week 5 at the Patriots (29th in PPR points allowed to QBs, tough) and Week 6 vs. the Bills (10th in PPR points allowed to QBs, favorable). One of them is favorable by points allowed to the position.

Preseason Projection vs. Reality

2026
Season starts Week 4
vs. Chiefs
Rest of season
Live rank
Updated after every game

Our 2026 Preseason Outlook

By the StatChasers staff. Published .

The 2026 first overall pick and reigning Heisman winner lands in Las Vegas with real pedigree after a 16-0 national title run and a 72% completion year worth 41 touchdowns. The catch for fantasy managers is timing: Kirk Cousins is penciled in to open the season, so Mendoza projects as a redshirt-then-takeover arm rather than a Week 1 plug-and-play. That holds his ECR near QB29 (167 overall) and stamps him a late-round dart in single-QB formats, with far more juice in superflex and dynasty rookie pools.

The supporting cast is a mixed bag. Brock Bowers and Ashton Jeanty give him two genuine difference-makers, and a Tyler Linderbaum-anchored line plus Klint Kubiak's scheme help, but the receiver room of Tre Tucker, Jalen Nailor and Jack Bech is thin. Modeled output lands around 2,844 yards, 16.6 scores and 232 rushing yards for roughly 193 fantasy points. Stash him, start him later.

What Could Change His Value

Upside

  • A soft spotThe Bills in Week 6 is a top-10 matchup for QBs.Wk 4 KC, 32ndWk 5 NE, 29thWk 6 BUF, 10thWk 7 LAR, 21st

Risk

  • RoleHe's QB2 on the depth chart.
  • Tough matchupsThe Chiefs in Week 4 (32nd) and the Patriots in Week 5 (29th) are among the stingiest defenses against QBs.
Weighing Mendoza against another quarterback on your roster?Compare them in Redraft Command

Fernando Mendoza Fantasy Outlook FAQ

What is Fernando Mendoza's projected role going forward?

Fernando Mendoza is QB2 on the depth chart, so a bigger role needs an injury or a change ahead of him.

What is Fernando Mendoza's fantasy football upside?

Fernando Mendoza's upside: the Bills in Week 6 is a top-10 matchup for QBs.

What could hurt Fernando Mendoza's fantasy value?

Fernando Mendoza's risks: the Chiefs in Week 4 and the Patriots in Week 5 are tough matchups. See his injury status and history.

How difficult is Fernando Mendoza's remaining fantasy schedule?

Difficult: of his next seven games, 1 comes against a top-10 matchup for QBs and 5 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.

Latest Fernando Mendoza News & Updates

Season Timeline

Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.

  1. Week 3Sep 27W 35–27 @ NO

    Game recap coming soon

  2. Week 2Sep 20W 26–14 @ LAC

    Game recap coming soon

  3. Week 1Sep 13W 27–13 vs MIA

    Game recap coming soon

  4. PreseasonAugust

Around the Raiders

All Las Vegas Raiders news

Fernando Mendoza News FAQ

What is the latest news on Fernando Mendoza?

The latest Mendoza update, from August 27: Still in QB competition. Remains in the mix for the starting quarterback job.

How does the latest Fernando Mendoza news affect his fantasy value?

Not much: A depth-chart change: his role drives his value, and the Outlook tab has the full picture. See the updated fantasy outlook.

Has Fernando Mendoza's role changed?

The latest depth-chart news on Mendoza: Still in QB competition (August 27). Remains in the mix for the starting quarterback job.

Fernando Mendoza Bio

Fernando Mendoza is a quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders, where he wears No. 15. Born October 1, 2003, in Boston, MA, he attended Christopher Columbus and played college football at California and then Indiana.

The Las Vegas Raiders selected Mendoza in round 1, pick 1, of the 2026 NFL Draft.

Career Timeline

1 stop with 1 team in 1 season. Each block's width is the time he spent there.

LV2026–now Las Vegas Raiders
0games played
Regular-season passing stats with each team.

What happened at each stop

  1. Las Vegas Raiders Current team2026–present

    Selected in round 1, pick 1, of the 2026 NFL Draft. Listed on the 2026 roster; no regular-season stats recorded.

  2. College: California, Indiana

His history, one question: is he worth a roster spot now?Check his rest-of-season value in Redraft Command

Transactions

  1. SignedSigned with the Las Vegas Raiders.
  2. DraftedSelected by the Las Vegas Raiders in round 1, pick 1.

About Fernando Mendoza: Bio FAQ

How old is Fernando Mendoza?

Fernando Mendoza is 23 years old. He was born on October 1, 2003. 2026 is his 1st NFL season.

How tall is Fernando Mendoza?

Fernando Mendoza is 6 feet 5 inches tall (6'5"), listed at 225 pounds, and plays quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders.

How much does Fernando Mendoza weigh?

Fernando Mendoza weighs 225 pounds, his listed weight on the Las Vegas Raiders roster. He is listed at 6'5".

What number does Fernando Mendoza wear?

Fernando Mendoza wears number 15 for the Las Vegas Raiders. He plays quarterback.

What position does Fernando Mendoza play?

Fernando Mendoza plays quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders, wearing number 15. 2026 is his 1st season in the NFL.

What team does Fernando Mendoza play for?

Fernando Mendoza plays for the Las Vegas Raiders as a quarterback. He has been with the Raiders since 2026.

Where did Fernando Mendoza go to college?

Fernando Mendoza played college football at Indiana, after attending Christopher Columbus (FL).

Where is Fernando Mendoza from?

Fernando Mendoza went to high school in Florida, at Christopher Columbus, before playing college football at Indiana.

When is Fernando Mendoza's birthday?

Fernando Mendoza's birthday is October 1. He was born on October 1, 2003 and is 23 years old.

How long has Fernando Mendoza been in the NFL?

Fernando Mendoza is an NFL rookie in 2026. View his career statistics.

What teams has Fernando Mendoza played for?

Fernando Mendoza has played for the Las Vegas Raiders. View his career statistics.

What year did Fernando Mendoza enter the NFL?

Fernando Mendoza entered the NFL in 2026. 2026 is his 1st season.