Carson Wentz vs Daniel Jones: Who Should You Start?
Two quarterbacks who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Carson Wentz (Minnesota Vikings) finished the 2025 season averaging 15.1 fantasy points per game in 5 games. Daniel Jones (Indianapolis Colts) came in at 18.0 PPG over 13 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.
Daniel Jones carries a 2.9-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. Carson Wentz threw for 1216 yards and 6 touchdowns, while Daniel Jones posted 3101 yards and 19 scores. Volume, red zone efficiency, and game script are the key week-to-week differentiators when neither carries rushing upside.
One scheduling note: Carson Wentz is off Week 6 and Daniel Jones Week 14. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in quarterback for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.
