Outlook Fernando Mendoza
Fernando Mendoza vs SEA at home — tough test in first career start
Following the trade of Kirk Cousins to Minnesota, the Raiders named the rookie top pick their starting quarterback going forward. Mendoza steps in ahead of Aidan O'Connell for his first career start on Sunday, taking command of an offense featuring tight end Brock Bowers, running back Ashton Jeanty, and wideout Tre Tucker.
Fantasy managers quickly took notice as his rostership jumped to 18% overnight, though few are trusting him in lineups for such a difficult debut. Playing as sizable home underdogs in an expected low-scoring battle against a stingy Seattle pass defense, our weekly projection pegs him for 207 passing yards, 1.3 passing touchdowns, and 13.3 fantasy points, making him a speculative bench stash this week.
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Outlook Ryan Flournoy
Ryan Flournoy vs SF at home — shootout potential boosts flex appeal
After signing an extension earlier in the season, a healthy Ryan Flournoy is operating as Dallas's starting slot receiver alongside CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens. He has caught five passes for 91 yards and a touchdown over his last two games, and with Pickens questionable due to a hamstring injury, extra targets from Dak Prescott could open up.
Fantasy managers have taken notice over the past month, pushing his roster rate to 58%, though a 22% start rate shows he remains mainly a bench stash. Hosting the 7-1 49ers as home underdogs in a matchup expected to be high scoring makes him a viable situational flex option, so come back often for the latest news and updates while our weekly projection is still pending.
