QB - Minnesota Vikings
- 6' 5"
- 237 lbs
- Age 33
- North Dakota State
69°- Wk Rank (ECR)
- QB #23
- Proj.
- 15.2 pts
- Matchup (?)
Availability
Carson Wentz is set to be Minnesota's starting quarterback in their matchup against the Chicago Bears in Week 2.
Fantasy Impact
The Vikings have ruled out Kyler Murray (concussion) ahead of Sunday's game and announced that Wentz would be the starter in his absence. That's good news for the fantasy outlook of Justin Jefferson and Aaron Jones Sr. this week, as Minnesota's offense has been able to produce ample fantasy points in the few occasions that Wentz has been at the helm for the team.
Carson Wentz completed 12-of-19 passes for 133 yards and three touchdowns in the Vikings 39-22 win over the Packers.
Fantasy Impact
Wentz entered the game in the first quarter after Kyler Murray exited with a concussion and was ruled out. He connected twice with Justin Jefferson and once with TJ Hockenson in the end zone. He could be in the QB2 conversation next week in 2-QB and superflex leagues against the Bears.
Carson Wentz will serve as Minnesota's backup quarterback in Week 1 against the Green Bay Packers.
Fantasy Impact
Wentz beat out J.J. McCarthy for the backup quarterback job behind Kyler Murray for the team's season opener on Sunday. He found some success in his limited action as a backup last year, so him being next in line adds another layer of security for fantasy assets like Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison moving forward.
The Vikings re-signed Carson Wentz to a one-year contract.
Fantasy Impact
Wentz had been linked to the Jets for a while, but it didn't end up happening. He figures to be the QB3 in the Vikings quarterback room behind Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy.
The Jets are currently unlikely to sign QB Carson Wentz.
Fantasy Impact
Wentz had been linked to New York as a backup option behind Geno Smith. It is unclear who else might show interest in Wentz.
