So you’re saying there’s a chance? Kirk Cousins posted an 83.3-percent True Completion Percentage on his lone drive, capping it with a 13-yard Red Zone touchdown strike to tight end Michael Mayer. Head coach Klint Kubiak maintains Cousins is the clear frontrunner for Week 1 starter duties, yet rookie Fernando Mendoza is now well-positioned to siphon first-team practice reps following a dazzling preseason debut.

The clock is ticking on Cousins, and we will continue to monitor Mendoza’s first-team snaps throughout camp. If Mendoza continues to look undeniable in preseason, Cousins will inevitably step aside and support the franchise rookie’s ascendance as early as Week 1. Mendoza is one of the best-value QB selections in superflex leagues, especially fantasy football dynasty formats.