BDGE Fantasy Football on Fernando Mendoza

Vegas projects Mendoza for 11-12 starts; useful QB3 in superflex and best ball.

Vegas projects Fernando Mendoza (number one overall pick to the Raiders) at 2,450.5 passing yards, which the source interprets as an 11-12 game start projection. The source views this as valid because highly drafted QBs rarely sit long anymore. Kirk Cousins, signed as the incumbent, showed no arm talent late last year (compared to late-career Matt Ryan and Drew Brees), suggesting he will struggle early and Mendoza will be needed sooner rather than later. The source recommends Mendoza as a useful QB3 target in superflex and best ball drafts, framing the projection as evidence Vegas expects significant playing time, not a typical rookie backup role.

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