Carson Wentz Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 4 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 33
- Height / weight
- 6'5", 237 lb
- Experience
- 11th season
- Drafted
- 2016 R1, #2
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 12.8
- Pos rank
- QB33
- Rostered
- 3%
Week 4 vs. Dolphins, Sun Oct 4, 4:05 PM ET 6th vs. QBs, favorable
Carson Wentz Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Scoring rate
12.8 PPG
Played
2 games
Role
Flex
Trend
Stable
Carson Wentz's 2026 Season, Week by Week
2 games played: one mid-range start and one bust. The next four matchups include three of the league's softest pass defenses.
- Week 1, Win,vs GB,19.2,QB12
- Week 2, Win,at CHI,6.3,QB30
- Week 3, Win,at TB,—,Did not play
- Up next. Week 4, Oct 4,vs MIA,FavorableDolphins vs. QBs
- Week 5, Oct 11,at NO,NeutralSaints vs. QBs
- Week 6,Bye,No game
- Week 7, Oct 25,vs IND,FavorableColts vs. QBs
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to QBs through Week 4. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster Carson Wentz?
Wentz is averaging 12.8 PPR points per game through 2 games, with 276 passing yards, 3 TD and 0 INT, plus 5 rushing yards. That ranks QB33, which makes him depth in one-QB leagues and a bye-week fill-in in superflex.
He is completing 59.0% of his passes at 7.1 yards per attempt. His most-targeted receivers have been Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison.
His best week was QB12 in Week 1 against the Packers (19.2 points); his worst, QB30 in Week 2 at the Bears (6.3). Two favorable matchups are coming: the Dolphins (6th vs. QBs) in Week 4 and the Colts (5th vs. QBs) in Week 7.
For the season-long call, whether to hold, trade or start him, check where Wentz ranks among all QBs in Redraft Command.
Carson Wentz 2026 Game Log
Full game log with passing and rushing splitsCareer Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Pass yds | TD | INT | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | MIN | 2 | 276 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 25.5 | 12.8 | — |
| 2025 | MIN | 5 | 1,216 | 6 | 5 | 57 | 75.3 | 15.1 | QB24 |
| 2024 | KC | 3 | 118 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.7 | 1.6 | — |
| 2023 | LAR | 2 | 163 | 2 | 1 | 56 | 27.1 | 13.6 | — |
| 2022 | WAS | 8 | 1,755 | 11 | 9 | 86 | 118.8 | 14.8 | QB24 |
| Career | 105 | 23,902 | 162 | 72 | 1,480 | 1664.2 | 15.8 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Injury status
Active, no designation
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Carson Wentz Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Carson Wentz in Week 4?
Carson Wentz is depth in one-QB leagues and a bye-week fill-in in superflex for Week 4 against the Dolphins, as the QB33 in PPR total points this season (12.8 a game). The Dolphins rank 6th in PPR points allowed to QBs, a favorable matchup. Get the start/sit call for Wentz.
How many fantasy points is Carson Wentz averaging in 2026?
Carson Wentz is averaging 12.8 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 25.5 points across 2 games. His last game produced 6.3 points.
Where does Carson Wentz rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Carson Wentz ranks QB33 in PPR total points in 2026, through 2 games. That makes him depth in one-QB leagues and a bye-week fill-in in superflex. View his complete season statistics.
Is Carson Wentz worth rostering in fantasy football?
Yes, in the right league: Carson Wentz is a streamer in superflex and 2QB leagues and waiver-wire material in 1QB leagues. He is rostered in 3% of Sleeper leagues.
What is Carson Wentz's fantasy football role?
Carson Wentz is QB2 on the Vikings depth chart. He is averaging 19.5 pass attempts and 4.0 carries a game in 2026.
What are Carson Wentz's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Carson Wentz's next three games are Week 4 vs. the Dolphins (6th in PPR points allowed to QBs, favorable), Week 5 at the Saints (17th in PPR points allowed to QBs, neutral) and Week 7 vs. the Colts (5th in PPR points allowed to QBs, favorable). Two of them are favorable by points allowed to the position.
How consistent has Carson Wentz been in fantasy football this season?
Carson Wentz has finished as a top-12 QB in 1 of his 2 games this season. His weekly scoring has a standard deviation of 9.1 points around his 12.8-point average.
What is Carson Wentz's fantasy floor and ceiling?
This season Carson Wentz's floor has been 6.3 PPR points (Week 2, QB30) and his ceiling 19.2 (Week 1, QB12). His median week has been 12.8 points. See Wentz's full game log.
Carson Wentz 2026 Stats
2026 through Week 4 · Minnesota VikingsTouchdowns account for 47% of his fantasy production, making his weekly output highly TD-dependent.
Passing
- Yards
- 276
- Comp %
- 59.0%
- TD
- 3
- INT
- 0
23/39 Comp/Att7.1 Y/A106.4 Rating
Rushing
- Yards
- 5
- TD
- 0
8 Att0.6 Y/C
Fantasy (PPR)
- Points
- 25.5
- Pos rank
- QB33
19.2 Best Week 1 vs GB6.3 Worst Week 2 @ CHI
Advanced Passing Stats
| Stat | 2026 Thru Wk 4 | 2025 5 games | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | ||||
| EPA per play | +0.06 | 46th | +0.01 | — |
| Success rate | 38.5% | 17th | 47.2% | — |
| Completion rate | 59.0% | 20th | 65.1% | — |
| Yards per attempt | 7.1 | 43rd | 7.2 | — |
| TD rate | 7.7% | 80th | 3.6% | — |
| Usage | ||||
| Pass attempts per game | 19.5 | 6th | 33.8 | — |
| Style | ||||
| Time to throw | — | — | 2.71s | — |
| Air yards per attempt | 7.6 | 40th | 7.6 | — |
| Deep-attempt rate | 6.7% | 20th | 10.6% | — |
| Context | ||||
| Completion % over expected | −7.8 | 11th | +1.1 | — |
| Pressure rate | 19.1% | 77th | 23.9% | — |
Percentiles: 2026 through Week 4 among 36 qualified QBs · 2025 (5 games, weeks 1–17): below the qualifying line, so no percentiles. Grey bars describe style, not quality.
Profile: Wentz finishes drives with touchdowns, but throws little and falls off schedule.
For fantasy: his floor is his volume, 19.5 pass attempts and 4.0 carries a game this season; efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
12.8
Fantasy PPG
138
Pass yds/g
1.5
Pass TD/g
Carson Wentz career stats by season
| Season | GP | Cmp | Att | Pass yds | TD | INT | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 2 | 23 | 39 | 276 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 25.5 | 12.8 | — |
| 2025 | 5 | 110 | 169 | 1,216 | 6 | 5 | 57 | 75.3 | 15.1 | QB24 |
| 2024 | 3 | 12 | 19 | 118 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.7 | 1.6 | — |
| 2023 | 2 | 17 | 24 | 163 | 2 | 1 | 56 | 27.1 | 13.6 | — |
| 2022 | 8 | 172 | 276 | 1,755 | 11 | 9 | 86 | 118.8 | 14.8 | QB24 |
| 2021 | 17 | 322 | 516 | 3,563 | 27 | 7 | 215 | 257.0 | 15.1 | QB19 |
| 2020 | 12 | 251 | 437 | 2,620 | 16 | 15 | 276 | 203.4 | 17.0 | QB20 |
| 2019 | 16 | 388 | 607 | 4,039 | 27 | 7 | 243 | 266.9 | 16.7 | QB15 |
| 2018 | 11 | 279 | 401 | 3,074 | 21 | 7 | 93 | 191.7 | 17.4 | QB20 |
| 2017 | 13 | 265 | 440 | 3,296 | 33 | 7 | 299 | 279.7 | 21.5 | QB3 |
| 2016 | 16 | 379 | 607 | 3,782 | 16 | 14 | 150 | 214.0 | 13.4 | QB28 |
| Career | 105 | 2,218 | 3,535 | 23,902 | 162 | 72 | 1,480 | 1664.2 | 15.8 | — |
What His Career Numbers Say
15.8
Career PPG
105 games over 11 seasons
63%
Availability
Share of team games he played
39%
Top-12 weeks
Share of his games as a QB1
7.0
Weekly swing
Standard deviation, moderate
Wentz has averaged 15.8 fantasy points per game over 105 games and 11 seasons, with two top-12 finishes (2017, 2019). The average hides two careers: 16.4 a game in his eight seasons with a starter's volume, 8.2 in the three without it.
So far in 2026 he is at 12.8 per game, down 2.3 from 2025. Volume is the driver: 19.5 pass attempts a game against 33.8. His most-targeted receivers this season have been Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Wentz's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 4,039Pass yards2019
- 33Pass TD2017
- 279.7Fantasy pts2017 · QB5
- 23,902Career pass yds2016–2026
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Carson Wentz Stats FAQ
How many fantasy points does Carson Wentz have in 2026?
Carson Wentz has 25.5 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 4, 12.8 per game across 2 games. That total ranks QB33 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many passing yards does Carson Wentz have this season?
Carson Wentz has 276 passing yards in 2026 through Week 4, 138 a game over 2 games, on 23 of 39 completions. His high was 143 yards, in Week 2 at the Bears.
How many passing touchdowns does Carson Wentz have this season?
Carson Wentz has thrown 3 touchdown passes in 2026 through Week 4.
How many interceptions has Carson Wentz thrown this season?
Carson Wentz has thrown no interceptions in 2026 through Week 4, one every 39 attempts, against 3 touchdown passes.
What is Carson Wentz's completion percentage?
Carson Wentz is completing 59.0% of his passes in 2026, 23 of 39, at 7.1 yards per attempt.
How many rushing yards does Carson Wentz have this season?
Carson Wentz has 5 rushing yards on 8 carries in 2026 through Week 4. His high was 6 yards, in Week 2 at the Bears.
How many games has Carson Wentz played in 2026?
Carson Wentz has played 2 games in the 2026 season through Week 4.
What were Carson Wentz's stats last season?
In 2025, Carson Wentz completed 110 of 169 passes for 1,216 yards, 6 touchdowns and 5 interceptions, adding 57 rushing yards in 5 games. That was 75.3 PPR points (15.1 per game), a QB24 finish.
What are Carson Wentz's career NFL stats?
Across 11 seasons and 105 games, Carson Wentz has 23,902 passing yards, 162 touchdown passes and 72 interceptions, plus 1,480 rushing yards, for 1664.2 PPR fantasy points (15.8 per game).
How many touchdowns does Carson Wentz have in his career?
Carson Wentz has thrown 162 touchdown passes and run for 11 touchdowns in his NFL career, 173 in all, over 105 games.
How many career passing yards does Carson Wentz have?
Carson Wentz has 23,902 career passing yards over 11 seasons, on 2,218 completions in 3,535 attempts.
Carson Wentz Game Log 2026
Games played
2
FPTS/G (PPR)
12.8
Pass yds/g
138
Pass TD/g
1.5
Cmp %
59.0%
Rush yds/g
3
Across 2 games in 2026, Carson Wentz has averaged 138 passing yards, 1.5 passing touchdowns and 12.8 PPR fantasy points per game. Carson Wentz has finished as a top-12 QB in 1 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 1. The best week was Week 1 against GB (19.2 points); the lowest was Week 2 against CHI (6.3).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | CMP/ATT | PASS YDS | PASS TD | INT | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GB24th | W 39-22 | 19.2 | 12/19 | 133 | 3 | 0 | 5 | -1 | 0 | QB12 |
Week 1 · GB · W 39-22 · 19.2 pts
How the 19.2 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | CHI28th | W 9-3 | 6.3 | 11/20 | 143 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 | QB30 |
Week 2 · CHI · W 9-3 · 6.3 pts
How the 6.3 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to QBs across 2026: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
One QB1 week and one bust. For a quarterback ranked QB33 overall, his weeks cluster in a range you can plan around, between QB12 and QB30.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Held in check by Chicago
11/20, 143 yds, 0 TD, 0 INT. 3 carries, 6 yds.
11 of his 20 throws went to Justin Jefferson (6 targets) and Jordan Addison (5). His most efficient game of the season at 7.2 yards per attempt. A clean, mistake-free start that landed well below his season average.
QB1 week vs. Green Bay
12/19, 133 yds, 3 TD, 0 INT. 5 carries, -1 yds.
14 of his 19 throws went to Justin Jefferson (9 targets) and T.J. Hockenson (5), and his TD passes went to Jefferson and Hockenson. At 7.0 yards per attempt, most of it came underneath. A clean, mistake-free start that landed well above his season average.
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup — Minnesota Vikings vs Miami Dolphins
View matchup — Minnesota Vikings vs New Orleans Saints
View matchup — Minnesota Vikings vs Indianapolis Colts
View matchup — Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions
Carson Wentz Game Log 2022
Games played
8
FPTS/G (PPR)
14.8
Pass yds/g
219
Pass TD/g
1.4
Cmp %
62.3%
Rush yds/g
11
Across 8 games in 2022, Carson Wentz has averaged 219 passing yards, 1.4 passing touchdowns and 14.8 PPR fantasy points per game. Carson Wentz has finished as a top-12 QB in 3 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 4. The best week was Week 1 against JAX (29.7 points); the lowest was Week 6 against CHI (4.2).
| Wk | Opp | FPTS | CMP/ATT | PASS YDS | PASS TD | INT | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JAX17th | 29.7 | 27/41 | 313 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 0 | QB3 |
Week 1 · JAX · 29.7 pts
How the 29.7 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | DET1st | 27.8 | 30/46 | 337 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 23 | 0 | QB5 |
Week 2 · DET · 27.8 pts
How the 27.8 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | PHI27th | 6.6 | 25/43 | 211 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22 | 0 | QB30 |
Week 3 · PHI · 6.6 pts
How the 6.6 points scored (PPR)
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| 4 | DAL23rd | 9.3 | 25/42 | 170 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 | QB27 |
Week 4 · DAL · 9.3 pts
How the 9.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 5 | TEN3rd | 22.9 | 25/38 | 359 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 0 | QB6 |
Week 5 · TEN · 22.9 pts
How the 22.9 points scored (PPR)
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| 6 | CHI9th | 4.2 | 12/22 | 99 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | QB29 |
Week 6 · CHI · 4.2 pts
How the 4.2 points scored (PPR)
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| 16 | SF32nd | 8.9 | 12/16 | 123 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | QB29 |
Week 16 · SF · 8.9 pts
How the 8.9 points scored (PPR)
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| 17 | CLE24th | 9.4 | 16/28 | 143 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 1 | QB23 |
Week 17 · CLE · 9.4 pts
How the 9.4 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to QBs across 2022: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
Three QB1 weeks, one QB2 week and four busts. The spread mattered more than the average: you got a top-5 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Steady in a loss vs. Cleveland
16/28, 143 yds, 0 TD, 3 INT. 3 carries, 7 yds, 1 TD.
14 of his 28 throws went to Logan Thomas (7 targets) and Jahan Dotson (7). At 5.1 yards per attempt, most of it came underneath. Three interceptions in a game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by San Francisco
12/16, 123 yds, 1 TD, 0 INT.
17 of his 16 throws went to Jahan Dotson (9 targets) and Logan Thomas (8), and his TD pass went to Curtis Samuel. At 7.7 yards per attempt, he pushed the ball downfield. The touchdown kept it from being a total loss, but this is his floor when the offense can't sustain drives.
Held in check by Chicago
12/22, 99 yds, 0 TD, 0 INT. 2 carries, 2 yds.
9 of his 22 throws went to Curtis Samuel (5 targets) and Antonio Gibson (4). Just 4.5 yards per attempt. A clean, mistake-free start that landed well below his season average.
QB1 week vs. Tennessee
25/38, 359 yds, 2 TD, 1 INT. 5 carries, 15 yds.
15 of his 38 throws went to Curtis Samuel (8 targets) and J.D. McKissic (7), and his TD pass went to Dyami Brown. His most efficient game of the season at 9.4 yards per attempt. One interception in a game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by Dallas
25/42, 170 yds, 1 TD, 2 INT. 1 carry, 5 yds.
13 of his 42 throws went to Curtis Samuel (7 targets) and John Bates (6), and his TD pass went to Jahan Dotson. Just 4.0 yards per attempt. The touchdown kept it from being a total loss, but this is his floor when the offense can't sustain drives.
Shut down by Philadelphia
25/43, 211 yds, 0 TD, 0 INT. 3 carries, 22 yds. 1 fumble lost.
19 of his 43 throws went to Curtis Samuel (10 targets) and J.D. McKissic (9). Just 4.9 yards per attempt. One lost fumble in a game that landed well below his season average.
QB1 week at Detroit
30/46, 337 yds, 3 TD, 1 INT. 2 carries, 23 yds.
A 46-attempt game while chasing points produced three total touchdowns. 17 of those throws went to Curtis Samuel (9 targets) and Terry McLaurin (8), and his TD passes went to Samuel, Logan Thomas and Jahan Dotson. One interception in a game that landed well above his season average.
Season high in a win
27/41, 313 yds, 4 TD, 2 INT. 6 carries, 12 yds.
19 of his 41 throws went to Curtis Samuel (11 targets) and Antonio Gibson (8), and his TD passes went to Samuel, Jahan Dotson and Terry McLaurin. At 7.6 yards per attempt, he pushed the ball downfield. Two interceptions in a game that landed well above his season average.
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Carson Wentz Game Log FAQ
How did Carson Wentz do in his last game?
Carson Wentz scored 6.3 PPR points in Week 2 at the Bears, a 9–3 win, a QB30 finish. He completed 11 of 20 passes for 143 yards, and ran 3 times for 6 yards. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Carson Wentz score in his last game?
Carson Wentz scored 6.3 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 2 at the Bears, a QB30 finish for the week. That was 6.4 below his season average of 12.8.
How many passing yards did Carson Wentz have in his last game?
Carson Wentz threw for 143 yards in Week 2 at the Bears, completing 11 of 20 passes, and added 6 rushing yards.
How many touchdowns did Carson Wentz throw in his last game?
Carson Wentz threw no touchdown passes in Week 2 at the Bears without an interception.
What were Carson Wentz's stats in Week 1?
In Week 1 against the Packers, a 39–22 win, Carson Wentz completed 12 of 19 passes for 133 yards with 3 touchdowns, and ran 5 times for -1 yards. That was 19.2 PPR points, a QB12 finish.
What was Carson Wentz's best game this season?
Carson Wentz's best 2026 game was Week 1 against the Packers: 19.2 PPR points, a QB12 finish. He completed 12 of 19 passes for 133 yards with 3 touchdowns, and ran 5 times for -1 yards.
What was Carson Wentz's worst game this season?
Carson Wentz's lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 2 at the Bears: 6.3 PPR points, a QB30 finish. He completed 11 of 20 passes for 143 yards, and ran 3 times for 6 yards.
In how many games has Carson Wentz thrown a touchdown pass this season?
Carson Wentz has thrown a touchdown pass in 1 of his 2 games this season, and scored a touchdown of any kind in 1.
Can I see Carson Wentz's game logs from previous seasons?
Yes. The season selector above the game log switches it to Wentz's weekly results from any season from 2016 through 2025.
Carson Wentz Rest-of-Season Outlook
QB3 for deep leagues only
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
He finished QB39 last season at 15.1 points per game.
Our Take After Week 4
Through 2 games he's QB33 at 12.8 PPR points per game, against 15.1 over 5 games last season (QB39). He's running behind last season's pace.
He's QB2 on the depth chart, so his value depends on the players ahead of him.
The next favorable matchups are the Dolphins in Week 4 (6th against QBs) and the Colts in Week 7 (5th against QBs).
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- A soft stretchThe Dolphins in Week 4 and the Colts in Week 7 are top-10 matchups for QBs.Wk 4 MIA, 6thWk 5 NO, 17thWk 7 IND, 5thWk 8 DET, 1st
Risk
- RoleHe's QB2 on the depth chart.
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Carson Wentz Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Carson Wentz's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Carson Wentz projects as a qB3 for deep leagues only for the rest of the 2026 season: a streamer in superflex and 2QB leagues and waiver-wire material in 1QB leagues. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is Carson Wentz's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Carson Wentz is the QB33 in PPR points per game through Week 4. That puts him in QB3 territory, waiver-wire material in 12-team 1QB leagues.
What is Carson Wentz's projected role going forward?
Carson Wentz is QB2 on the depth chart, so a bigger role needs an injury or a change ahead of him.
What is Carson Wentz's fantasy football upside?
Carson Wentz's upside: his ceiling this season is 19.2 PPR points (Week 1, QB12) and the Dolphins in Week 4 and the Colts in Week 7 are top-10 matchups for QBs.
How difficult is Carson Wentz's remaining fantasy schedule?
Favorable: of his next seven games, 4 come against a top-10 matchup for QBs and 1 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Latest Carson Wentz News & Updates
Wentz struggles at Chicago
11-of-20, 143 YDS, 0 TD, 0 INT
3 CAR, 6 YDS
6.3 fantasy points · QB30
Wentz completed 11 of 20 passes for 143 yards in the 9–3 win at Chicago. Justin Jefferson led the team with 6 targets.
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
Week 2Sep 20W 9–3 @ CHI
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Will start Sunday at Chicago (opens in new tab)
Set to start Sunday at Chicago.
Fantasy take: A depth-chart change: his role drives his value, and the Outlook tab has the full picture.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Will likely start in Murray absence (opens in new tab)
Expected to start if Murray sidelined.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 2: 6.3 PPR points, a QB30 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Week 1Sep 13W 39–22 vs GB
Fantasy impact: Positive. Wentz delivers QB1 week vs. Green Bay
19.2 fantasy points · QB12 · 6.4 above his 12.8 average
Wentz completed 12 of 19 passes for 133 yards with three touchdowns in the 39–22 win vs. Green Bay. Justin Jefferson led the team with 9 targets.
Game log
No updates of this type yet this season.
Vikings Teammates News
Updates on the players who catch Wentz's passes.
- Jordan Addison: Will be Vikes' top WR for Week 4 (opens in new tab)Jordan Addison, WR. 16 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Justin Jefferson: Imaging on ankle returns clean (opens in new tab)Justin Jefferson, WR. 17 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNegative
- Justin Jefferson: Held in check by weather in Sunday's win (opens in new tab)Justin Jefferson, WR. 17 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
Around the Vikings
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Carson Wentz News FAQ
What is the latest news on Carson Wentz?
The latest Wentz update, from September 20: Wentz struggles at Chicago. Wentz completed 11 of 20 passes for 143 yards in the 9–3 win at Chicago. Justin Jefferson led the team with 6 targets.
How does the latest Carson Wentz news affect his fantasy value?
Negatively: he scored 6.3 fantasy points, a QB30 finish, 6.4 below his 12.8 average. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Has Carson Wentz's role changed?
The latest depth-chart news on Wentz: Will start Sunday at Chicago (September 18). Set to start Sunday at Chicago.
Carson Wentz Bio
Carson Wentz is a quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings, where he wears No. 11. Born December 30, 1992, in Bismarck, ND, he attended Century and played college football at North Dakota State.
The Philadelphia Eagles selected Wentz in round 1, pick 2, of the 2016 NFL Draft. He was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles on April 20, 2016. He was traded to the Indianapolis Colts on March 17, 2021. He was traded to the Washington Commanders on March 15, 2022. Since then, Wentz played for the Indianapolis Colts (2021), Washington Commanders (2022), Los Angeles Rams (2023) and Kansas City Chiefs (2024) and joined the Minnesota Vikings in 2025.
In 105 regular-season games since 2016, he has thrown for 23,902 yards and 162 touchdowns.
Career Timeline
6 stops with 6 teams in 11 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Most recent first.
Minnesota Vikings Current team2025–present
He was the starter, with 6 starts in 7 games.
Kansas City Chiefs2024
He was a part-time starter, with 1 start in 3 games.
Los Angeles Rams2023
He was a part-time starter, with 1 start in 2 games.
Washington Commanders2022
Acquired in a trade with the Indianapolis Colts on March 15, 2022. He was the starter, with 7 starts in 8 games.
Indianapolis Colts2021
Acquired in a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles on March 17, 2021. He was the starter, with 17 starts in 17 games.
Philadelphia Eagles2016–2020
Selected in round 1, pick 2, of the 2016 NFL Draft. He was the starter, with 68 starts in 68 games. Member of the Super Bowl LII champion Eagles.
College: North Dakota State
Transactions
- Re-signedRe-signed with the Minnesota Vikings.
- Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Minnesota Vikings.
- SignedSigned with the Minnesota Vikings.
- SignedSigned with the Kansas City Chiefs.
- SignedSigned with the Los Angeles Rams.
- ReleasedReleased by the Washington Commanders.
- ActivatedActivated by the Washington Commanders.
- Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Washington Commanders.
- TradedTraded by the Indianapolis Colts to the Washington Commanders for a 2022 second-round pick (conditional), a 2022 third-round pick (conditional) and a 2023 second-round pick (conditional).
- TradedTraded by the Philadelphia Eagles to the Indianapolis Colts for DE Chauncey Golston and a 2022 first-round pick (conditional).
- ContractSigned a four-year, $128 million contract extension with the Eagles.
- ContractEagles exercised the fifth-year option on his rookie contract.
- Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Philadelphia Eagles.
- SignedSigned a four-year, $26.67 million rookie contract with the Eagles.
- TradedTraded by the Cleveland Browns to the Philadelphia Eagles for OT Jack Conklin, CB Daryl Worley, QB Connor Cook, QB Deshaun Watson and DE Tyquan Lewis.
- DraftedSelected by the Philadelphia Eagles in round 1, pick 2.
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About Carson Wentz: Bio FAQ
How old is Carson Wentz?
Carson Wentz is 33 years old. He was born on December 30, 1992. 2026 is his 11th NFL season.
How tall is Carson Wentz?
Carson Wentz is 6 feet 5 inches tall (6'5"), listed at 237 pounds, and plays quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings.
How much does Carson Wentz weigh?
Carson Wentz weighs 237 pounds, his listed weight on the Minnesota Vikings roster. He is listed at 6'5".
What number does Carson Wentz wear?
Carson Wentz wears number 11 for the Minnesota Vikings. He plays quarterback.
What position does Carson Wentz play?
Carson Wentz plays quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings, wearing number 11. 2026 is his 11th season in the NFL.
What team does Carson Wentz play for?
Carson Wentz plays for the Minnesota Vikings as a quarterback. He has been with the Vikings since 2025.
Where did Carson Wentz go to college?
Carson Wentz played college football at North Dakota State, after attending Century (ND). The Philadelphia Eagles drafted him out of North Dakota State in 2016.
When was Carson Wentz drafted?
The Philadelphia Eagles selected Carson Wentz in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft with the 2nd overall pick, out of North Dakota State.
What round was Carson Wentz drafted in?
Carson Wentz was a first-round pick in the 2016 NFL Draft, taken 2nd overall by the Philadelphia Eagles.
What pick was Carson Wentz in the NFL Draft?
Carson Wentz was the 2nd overall pick of the 2016 NFL Draft, selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the first round.
Where is Carson Wentz from?
Carson Wentz went to high school in North Dakota, at Century, before playing college football at North Dakota State.
When is Carson Wentz's birthday?
Carson Wentz's birthday is December 30. He was born on December 30, 1992 and is 33 years old.
How long has Carson Wentz been in the NFL?
2026 is Carson Wentz's 11th NFL season; he entered the league in 2016 as a first-round pick of the Philadelphia Eagles. View his career statistics.
What teams has Carson Wentz played for?
Carson Wentz has played for the Philadelphia Eagles, Indianapolis Colts, Washington Commanders, Los Angeles Rams, Kansas City Chiefs and Minnesota Vikings. View his career statistics.
Has Carson Wentz won a Super Bowl?
Yes. Carson Wentz was a member of the Philadelphia Eagles team that won Super Bowl LII after the 2017 season.