QB · LV · #15
Fernando Mendoza
- Height
- HT 6'5"
- Weight
- WT 225 lbs
- Birth date
- Oct 1, 2003 (age 23)
- College
- Indiana; California
He's 23 — best seasons can still be ahead if the role holds.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
849
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection
Rookie capital play — the score leans on draft pedigree and the projection, not a long NFL sample.
DVS is our model view, scored on Engine-default half-PPR — not a guaranteed price in your league. Bye weeks and schedule strength are left out on purpose.
2026 total FP
2.2 pts
2.2 PPG
48 pass yds · 3 rush yds
Week 6 projection
4.3 pts
vs BUF · floor–ceiling 1.0–7.1
Dynasty Value Score over time
History starts Preseason 2026.
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.
Org environment ×0.99
Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.
Quick answer
BuyMendoza threw for 48 yards in 2026, ranking QB43 through 1 game. He's 23 — best seasons can still be ahead if the role holds. Don't pay for a bounce from the 2026 projection alone. Age is on his side — a reasonable buy if the QB role keeps opening up.
NextDyne coverage
Dynasty notes from our blog that mention Fernando Mendoza.
- RankingsNextDyne
2026 Dynasty Rookie Rankings: Top 10 Overall, Plus the Top 5 by Position
Dynasty rookie rankings for the 2026 class — top 10 overall plus the top 5 at QB, RB, WR, and TE, built from NextDyne's live Dynasty Value Score.
- NewsNextDyne
Fernando Mendoza Threw a Touchdown in His NFL Debut. His Dynasty Value Barely Noticed.
Fernando Mendoza threw a touchdown and didn't turn it over in his NFL debut. His dynasty value barely moved — here's why the model isn't buying it yet.
2026 fantasy highlights
Half-PPR points
2.2
PPG
2.2
Rank so far
QB43
Key stats
- Pass yds: 48 (QB44)
- Pass TD: —
2026 week shape
0/1 Boom 0%
1/1 Bust 100%
Boom is 20+ half-PPR. Bust is under 5.
Career (Half-PPR)
| Season | Finish | Half-PPR FP | PPG | Pass yd | Pass TD | Rush yd | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yd | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | QB43so far | 2.2 | 2.2 | 48 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — |
Career arc
Dashed bar is the 2026 Engine projection, not a completed season.
Recent games (2026)
| Week | Half-PPR FP | Opp | Script | Pass | Rush | Rec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 W5 | 2.2Bust | NE | 54 plays · 67% pass | 48 | 3 | 0 |
Week 5 Engine grade
Projected 4.6 · scored 2.2 half-PPR · inside the floor–ceiling band. Miss +2.4.
Those opponents
Pass yards they allowed per game in 2026, vs league. Plus is easier.
- NE-5% · 223 pass yards
Usage and availability
Durability
- 2024—
- 2025—
- 20261 G
- 14.0 projected games — recent completed seasons at a full slate.
R1 (1 overall) QB · that slot hit at 39.5% in 2010–2023 classes (n=43; contributor 62.8%). Window is the first three NFL seasons.
Next Gen Stats
No Next Gen Stats for this player yet.
Historical comps
Similar age, draft capital, and role — context for outcome bands, not a second DVS.
FAQ
- What is Fernando Mendoza's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Mendoza scores 849 out of 10,000. The score blends 2025 production with our 2026 projection. Superflex and TE Premium shift the rankings; the trade calculator shows how.
- What is Fernando Mendoza's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 3.3 half-PPR points per game for 2026. That rate feeds Value Score — multiply by games and your league’s scoring if you want a season total.
- How are season fantasy points calculated on this page?
- Season totals and the recent game log use Half-PPR so every public profile matches our Engine board. A boom week is 20+ half-PPR; a bust is under 5. Your league’s scoring shows up inside the app.
- Should I trade for Fernando Mendoza in dynasty right now?
- Age is on his side — a reasonable buy if the QB role keeps opening up. Run the actual numbers on the dynasty trade calculator before you commit — stance is a starting point, not a price.