Outlook Fernando Mendoza
Fernando Mendoza vs. SEA at home — Modest Expectations in First Start
Following the Kirk Cousins trade, the Raiders are turning to healthy rookie Fernando Mendoza for his first NFL start at home against Seattle. Head coach Klint Kubiak confirmed the offense will not be simplified, putting Mendoza in charge of a unit featuring Brock Bowers, Ashton Jeanty, and Tre Tucker.
Our weekly projection sits at 13.4 fantasy points on roughly 205 passing yards, one passing score, and modest rushing volume. While Mendoza's roster rate climbed to 30% this week, only 6% of leagues are starting him. As home underdogs in a projected low-scoring game, he is best left on the bench outside of deep formats.
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Outlook Chris Rodriguez
Chris Rodriguez vs IND — Goal-Line Upside in Favorable Script
Rodriguez continues to serve as the direct backup behind Bhayshul Tuten in Jacksonville's backfield rotation. In prior weeks, he demonstrated utility as a goal-line specialist, carving out short-yardage work and occasional series to spell the starter. With the Jaguars entering as heavy home favorites against a struggling Indianapolis squad, game flow could easily tilt toward a run-heavy approach that keeps Rodriguez involved.
Our weekly projection sits at 7.0 fantasy points, estimating roughly 7 carries for 34 rushing yards with minimal involvement through the air. Given that he is rostered in just 21% of leagues and started in 4%, Rodriguez remains a touchdown-dependent bench option in standard formats, though deep-league managers hunting a goal-line plunge can stash him.
