Who Should I Start? Fernando Mendoza or Ty Simpson

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Week 1 Projections

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16.1 12.7 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.0

Fernando Mendoza News

Fernando Mendoza Shows Glimpses of Greatness in First NFL Showing

Friday, August 14, 4:54 PM

Las Vegas Raiders rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza showed some promising traits during the loss to the Arizona Cardinals, 27-14. While completing 10 of his 16 pass attempts for 97 yards and a touchdown, Mendoza also flashed his willingness to run with two carries for six yards. His touchdown pass went to sophomore wide receiver Jack Bech, whom he hit on a quick slant that split two defenders with perfect ball placement for the six-yard score. Mendoza showed confidence and decisiveness on most plays, but also left room for improvement in his first preseason game. As RotoBaller's QB29 overall, it's only a matter of time before Mendoza gets a true chance to exceed expectations in Las Vegas.

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Week 1 Projections

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1.3 0.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

Ty Simpson News

Ty Simpson Lives Up to the Hype in Preseason Debut

Saturday, August 15, 5:06 PM

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Ty Simpson completed 21 of his 25 pass attempts for 190 yards, two passing touchdowns, and zero interceptions during Saturday's preseason contest against the Kansas City Chiefs. The Rams shocked the world when they selected Simpson in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, and while the keys to the offense still belong to Matthew Stafford for now, the rookie showed that he can play pro football at a high level. Throwing for two touchdowns is impressive, but we're even more encouraged by his stellar 84% completion rate in a game where neither Puka Nacua nor Davante Adams played. Dynasty managers should feel reassured that Simpson has high-end QB2 or low-end QB1 potential once Stafford's playing days are over. That may require some patience, but the upside is indisputable.

Fernando Mendoza vs. Ty Simpson

Still trying to decide between Mendoza and Simpson? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that Fernando Mendoza is projected to score 16.1 points this week while Ty Simpson is projected to score 1.3 points.