Mendoza is an accurate thrower to all three levels who constantly goes to the right place with the ball. The offense uses plenty of RPOs, but Mendoza is an efficient operator in true dropback situations like on third down and in the red zone. He’s also a solid athlete and creator.

The SportsLine Projection Model has revealed its Los Angeles vs. New England picks for the 2026 NFL playoff edition of 'Sunday Night Football'

The Patriots will move on to the Divisional Round after beating the Los Angeles Chargers, 16-3, in a Sunday night AFC Wild Card showdown.