Carson Wentz
QB - Minnesota Vikings - IR
9°Availability
Carson Wentz will undergo season-ending surgery on his left shoulder.
Fantasy Impact
Wentz reportedly played multiple games through the injury. J.J. McCarthy remains in line to start for Minnesota in Week 9 against Detroit.
Carson Wentz was not at practice on Monday.
Fantasy Impact
Wentz entered last Thursday's game with an injury to his non-throwing shoulder. He was banged up throughout the game. J.J. McCarthy is expected to return for the Vikings this week.
Carson Wentz completed 15-of-27 passing attempts for 144 yards, one touchdown, and one interception in Thursday night's 37-10 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers.
Fantasy Impact
Wentz did not look good on Thursday night. He was held to just 144 yards over the course of the game and was not able to effectively move the ball for Minnesota, which led to a number of their fantasy-relevant players having bad performances in this matchup. J.J. McCarthy (ankle) will reclaim the starting job over him when he's healthy, but it has yet to be determined whether or not that will be the case in Week 9.
Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell announced Tuesday that Carson Wentz will start the team's Week 8 matchup against the Chargers. J.J. McCarthy (ankle) remains sidelined, with Max Brosmer serving as the primary backup.
Fantasy Impact
Wentz gets another start as J.J. McCarthy continues to recover from his ankle injury. Coach O'Connell suggested McCarthy might have been ready for a Sunday game, potentially putting him in play for Week 9, but Wentz has the job for now. Facing a Chargers defense that has struggled recently, Wentz offers solid QB2/Superflex value for fantasy managers.
Carson Wentz completed 26-of-42 pass attempts for 313 yards and two interceptions while also rushing four times for 28 yards in the Vikings' 28-22 Week 7 loss to the Eagles.
Fantasy Impact
Wentz has struggled to find success behind center in the last two games, logging one touchdown or less in each of the last two games for the Vikings. Fantasy managers will need to monitor Minnesota practice reports this upcoming week for more clarity on the quarterback situation ahead of a Week 8 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers.
