Fantasy Football with Ian Hartitz on Fernando Mendoza

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I've been adamant that five and a half should be the line for Cousin starts before we see Mendoza out there.

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STACKED’s take

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Mendoza remains on bench; Hartitz needs 5.5-point line for Cousins.

Ian Hartitz has been adamant that Kirk Cousins should not be started until the line reaches 5.5 points before considering Fernando Mendoza as a starter. Brock Bowers' injury does not change this calculus, as the weakened Raiders offense makes neither quarterback particularly attractive.

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Cousins' weak Week 1 arm could accelerate Mendoza's starting timeline.

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