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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Carson Wentz vs Geno SmithWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Carson Wentz is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.1 PPG to Geno Smith's 11.6 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 2.5-PPG advantage is real (14.1 to 11.6), and Carson Wentz's 6 touchdowns show scoring upside. Geno Smith 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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QBMinnesota Vikings#26PPG LEADER

Carson Wentz

PPG

14.1

Games

Pass Yds

1,216

Pass TDs

Bye

Week 6

QBLas Vegas Raiders#34

Geno Smith

PPG

11.6

Games

Pass Yds

3,025

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

109

Bye

Week 13

The Edge Chart

Carson Wentz

Geno Smith

Head to Head

14.1 PPG11.6 PPG

5 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

Carson Wentz: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) QB (ranked #26 at the position). Geno Smith: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) QB (ranked #34 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Carson Wentz is producing at 64% of elite pace and Geno Smith at 53%. That ranking gap means Carson Wentz carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Carson Wentz vs Geno Smith: The Full Breakdown

Two quarterbacks who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Carson Wentz (Minnesota Vikings) finished the 2025 season averaging 14.1 fantasy points per game in 5 games. Geno Smith (Las Vegas Raiders) came in at 11.6 PPG over 15 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Carson Wentz carries a 2.5-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 Geno Smith posted 3025 yards and 19 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 Geno Smith rests in Week 13. 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. Geno Smith (age 35) is on the back end of his prime. Strong now, but dynasty value declines year over year.

Did You Know?

•Carson Wentz outscored Geno Smith by a projected 43 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Geno Smith played 15 games in 2025 compared to Carson Wentz's 5. That durability gap means Geno Smith contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Geno Smith scored 19 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at quarterback.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Carson Wentz vs Geno Smith: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Carson Wentz	Geno Smith
PPG (Half-PPR)	14.1	11.6
Games Played	5	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	71	174
Passing Yards	1,216	3,025
Passing TDs	6	19
Pass Yds/Game	243.2	201.7
Rushing Yards	57	109
Rushing TDs	0	0
Total TDs	6	19
TDs/Game	1.2	1.3
Age	33	35
Experience	9 yrs	12 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 13

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Carson Wentz holds the PPG edge with solid output at 14.1 points per game. Geno Smith averaged 11.6 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 Carson Wentz or Geno Smith in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Carson Wentz has the edge at 14.1 PPG compared to Geno Smith's 11.6 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 Geno Smith average in 2025?▾

Carson Wentz averaged 14.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 5 games in 2025. Geno Smith averaged 11.6 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 2.5 points per game.

When are Carson Wentz and Geno Smith's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Carson Wentz (MIN) has a bye in Week 6, and Geno Smith (LV) has a bye in Week 13. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Carson Wentz or Geno Smith a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Carson Wentz outscored Geno Smith by 2.5 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.