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 Antonio Williams
Antonio Williams at NYG — Steady Targets in a Wet Road Spot
Williams enters this divisional matchup healthy and playing an expanded role in Washington's passing attack after injuries left the receiver room shorthanded last game. The rookie wideout caught 8 passes on 13 targets over his past two outings.
Fantasy managers have scooped him off waivers recently, though most still keep him stashed on benches. Our weekly projection calls for roughly 3 catches and 37 receiving yards, making him a modest flex option in deeper PPR formats.
Upside is limited on the road against a Giants squad sitting atop the NFC East on a win streak. Moderate rain and a low projected point total could limit big plays for a Commanders team still winless away from home.
