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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Carson Wentz vs Drake MayeWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Drake Maye is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 20.7 PPG to Carson Wentz's 14.1 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Drake Maye is the better fantasy play this season.

The gap here is significant. Drake Maye outscored Carson Wentz by 6.6 PPG in 2025 with 35 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Drake Maye is the clear pick. Carson Wentz profiles as a matchup-dependent quarterback who can spike but lacks the consistent floor.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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QBMinnesota Vikings#26

Carson Wentz

PPG

14.1

Games

Pass Yds

1,216

Pass TDs

Bye

Week 6

QBNew England Patriots#2PPG LEADER

Drake Maye

PPG

20.7

Games

Pass Yds

4,394

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

450

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Carson Wentz

Drake Maye

Head to Head

14.1 PPG20.7 PPG

5 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Carson Wentz: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) QB (ranked #26 at the position). Drake Maye: Tier 1 (Elite) QB (ranked #2 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Carson Wentz is producing at 64% of elite pace and Drake Maye at 94%. That ranking gap means Drake Maye carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Carson Wentz vs Drake Maye: The Full Breakdown

The numbers tell a clear story here. Drake Maye put up 20.7 fantasy points per game for the New England Patriots in 2025, while Carson Wentz managed 14.1 across 5 games with the Minnesota Vikings. A 6.6-point weekly edge is substantial at the quarterback position.

That 6.6-point weekly advantage for Drake Maye 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.

Drake Maye offers meaningful rushing upside with 450 yards on the ground in 2025, which separates his floor from a pocket passer like Carson Wentz (1216 passing yards, 6 touchdowns). In games where the passing matchup looks ugly, that rushing production can be the entire difference on a start/sit call.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Carson Wentz sits Week 6 while Drake Maye is off Week 11. 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

Drake Maye is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Carson Wentz is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Carson Wentz (age 33) is on the back end of his prime. Strong now, but dynasty value declines year over year. Drake Maye (age 23) is in the early stages of his career with 5+ years of starter-caliber upside. His dynasty value is rising.

Did You Know?

•Drake Maye outscored Carson Wentz by a projected 112 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Drake Maye played 17 games in 2025 compared to Carson Wentz's 5. That durability gap means Drake Maye contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Drake Maye scored 35 total touchdowns in 2025 (2.1 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at quarterback.
•Drake Maye added 450 rushing yards in 2025, which historically correlates with a higher fantasy floor in bad passing matchups.
•Drake Maye is 10 years younger than Carson Wentz (23 vs 33), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Carson Wentz vs Drake Maye: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Carson Wentz	Drake Maye
PPG (Half-PPR)	14.1	20.7
Games Played	5	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	71	352
Passing Yards	1,216	4,394
Passing TDs	6	31
Pass Yds/Game	243.2	258.5
Rushing Yards	57	450
Rushing TDs	0	4
Total TDs	6	35
TDs/Game	1.2	2.1
Age	33	23
Experience	9 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 11

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Drake Maye at 20.7 PPG, 6.6 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 Drake Maye in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Drake Maye has the edge at 20.7 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 Drake Maye average in 2025?▾

Carson Wentz averaged 14.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 5 games in 2025. Drake Maye averaged 20.7 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 6.6 points per game.

When are Carson Wentz and Drake Maye's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Carson Wentz or Drake Maye a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Drake Maye outscored Carson Wentz by 6.6 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.