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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Carson Wentz vs Derek CarrWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Derek Carr is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 15.8 PPG to Carson Wentz's 14.1 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Derek Carr is the better fantasy play this season.

Derek Carr is the better play on a neutral week. 15.8 PPG with 3,533 yards gives a reliable baseline. Carson Wentz at 14.1 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Derek Carr higher, but do not fade Carson Wentz entirely.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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QBMinnesota Vikings#26

Carson Wentz

PPG

14.1

Games

Pass Yds

1,216

Pass TDs

Bye

Week 6

QBNew Orleans Saints#99PPG LEADER

Derek Carr

PPG

15.8

Games

Pass Yds

3,428

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

105

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 12

The Edge Chart

Carson Wentz

Derek Carr

Head to Head

14.1 PPG15.8 PPG

5 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 12

Fantasy Tiers

Carson Wentz: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) QB (ranked #26 at the position). Derek Carr: Tier 5 (Deep League) QB (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Carson Wentz is producing at 64% of elite pace and Derek Carr at 72%. That ranking gap means Carson Wentz carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Carson Wentz vs Derek Carr: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Carson Wentz and Derek Carr for your lineup, you are not alone. Carson Wentz finished the 2025 season at 14.1 PPG for the Minnesota Vikings (5 games), and Derek Carr averaged 15.8 for the New Orleans Saints (15 games).

That 1.7-point weekly advantage for Derek Carr is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Both lean on arm talent and offensive scheme as traditional pocket passers. Carson Wentz threw for 1216 yards and 6 touchdowns, while Derek Carr posted 3428 yards and 22 scores. Volume, red zone efficiency, and game script are the key week-to-week differentiators when neither carries rushing upside.

Carson Wentz has his bye in Week 6, and Derek Carr rests in Week 12. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at quarterback for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Carson Wentz (age 33) is on the back end of his prime. Strong now, but dynasty value declines year over year. Derek Carr (age 27) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons.

Did You Know?

•Derek Carr outscored Carson Wentz by a projected 29 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Derek Carr played 15 games in 2025 compared to Carson Wentz's 5. That durability gap means Derek Carr contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Derek Carr scored 23 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.5 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at quarterback.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Carson Wentz vs Derek Carr: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Carson Wentz	Derek Carr
PPG (Half-PPR)	14.1	15.8
Games Played	5	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	71	237
Passing Yards	1,216	3,428
Passing TDs	6	22
Pass Yds/Game	243.2	228.5
Rushing Yards	57	105
Rushing TDs	0	1
Total TDs	6	23
TDs/Game	1.2	1.5
Age	33	-
Experience	9 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 12

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Derek Carr at 15.8 PPG, 1.7 points per game above Carson Wentz's 14.1. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Carson Wentz or Derek Carr in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Derek Carr has the edge at 15.8 PPG compared to Carson Wentz's 14.1 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 Carson Wentz and Derek Carr average in 2025?▾

Carson Wentz averaged 14.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 5 games in 2025. Derek Carr averaged 15.8 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 1.7 points per game.

When are Carson Wentz and Derek Carr's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Carson Wentz (MIN) has a bye in Week 6, and Derek Carr (NO) has a bye in Week 12. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Carson Wentz or Derek Carr a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Derek Carr outscored Carson Wentz by 1.7 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.