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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Andy Dalton vs Carson WentzWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Carson Wentz is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.1 PPG to Andy Dalton's 9.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Carson Wentz is the better fantasy play this season.

Carson Wentz has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 4.3-PPG advantage is real (14.1 to 9.8), and Carson Wentz's 6 touchdowns show scoring upside. Andy Dalton is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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QBCarolina Panthers#99

Andy Dalton

PPG

9.8

Games

Pass Yds

1,925

Pass TDs

Bye

Week 11

QBMinnesota Vikings#26PPG LEADER

Carson Wentz

PPG

14.1

Games

Pass Yds

1,216

Pass TDs

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Andy Dalton

Carson Wentz

Head to Head

9.8 PPG14.1 PPG

10 GP5 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Andy Dalton: Tier 5 (Deep League) QB (ranked #99 at the position). Carson Wentz: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) QB (ranked #26 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Andy Dalton is producing at 45% of elite pace and Carson Wentz at 64%. That ranking gap means Carson Wentz carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Andy Dalton vs Carson Wentz: The Full Breakdown

Two quarterbacks who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Andy Dalton (Carolina Panthers) finished the 2025 season averaging 9.8 fantasy points per game in 10 games. Carson Wentz (Minnesota Vikings) came in at 14.1 PPG over 5 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Carson Wentz carries a 4.3-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Both lean on arm talent and offensive scheme as traditional pocket passers. Andy Dalton threw for 1925 yards and 10 touchdowns, while Carson Wentz posted 1216 yards and 6 scores. Volume, red zone efficiency, and game script are the key week-to-week differentiators when neither carries rushing upside.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Andy Dalton sits Week 11 while Carson Wentz is off Week 6. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Carson Wentz at a discount because your league-mates undervalue quarterback production, do it. Andy Dalton is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Andy Dalton (age 27) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons. Carson Wentz (age 33) is on the back end of his prime. Strong now, but dynasty value declines year over year.

Did You Know?

•Carson Wentz outscored Andy Dalton by a projected 73 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Andy Dalton played 10 games in 2025 compared to Carson Wentz's 5. That durability gap means Andy Dalton contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Andy Dalton scored 10 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.0 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at quarterback.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Andy Dalton vs Carson Wentz: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Andy Dalton	Carson Wentz
PPG (Half-PPR)	9.8	14.1
Games Played	10	5
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	98	71
Passing Yards	1,925	1,216
Passing TDs	10	6
Pass Yds/Game	192.5	243.2
Rushing Yards	42	57
Rushing TDs	0	0
Total TDs	10	6
TDs/Game	1.0	1.2
Age	-	33
Experience	-	9 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 6

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Carson Wentz holds the PPG edge with solid output at 14.1 points per game. Andy Dalton averaged 9.8 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Andy Dalton or Carson Wentz in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Carson Wentz has the edge at 14.1 PPG compared to Andy Dalton's 9.8 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Andy Dalton and Carson Wentz average in 2025?▾

Andy Dalton averaged 9.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 10 games in 2025. Carson Wentz averaged 14.1 PPG over 5 games. That is a difference of 4.3 points per game.

When are Andy Dalton and Carson Wentz's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Andy Dalton (CAR) has a bye in Week 11, and Carson Wentz (MIN) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Andy Dalton or Carson Wentz a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Carson Wentz outscored Andy Dalton by 4.3 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.