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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Carson Wentz vs Jaxson DartWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jaxson Dart is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 17.3 PPG to Carson Wentz's 14.1 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jaxson Dart is the better fantasy play this season.

Jaxson Dart has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 3.2-PPG advantage is real (17.3 to 14.1), and Jaxson Dart's 24 touchdowns show scoring upside. Carson Wentz 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#26

Carson Wentz

PPG

14.1

Games

Pass Yds

1,216

Pass TDs

Bye

Week 6

QBNew York Giants#14PPG LEADER

Jaxson Dart

PPG

17.3

Games

Pass Yds

2,272

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

487

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Carson Wentz

Jaxson Dart

Head to Head

14.1 PPG17.3 PPG

5 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Carson Wentz: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) QB (ranked #26 at the position). Jaxson Dart: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) QB (ranked #14 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Carson Wentz is producing at 64% of elite pace and Jaxson Dart at 79%. That ranking gap means Jaxson Dart carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Carson Wentz vs Jaxson Dart: 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. Jaxson Dart (New York Giants) came in at 17.3 PPG over 14 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Jaxson Dart carries a 3.2-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.

Jaxson Dart offers meaningful rushing upside with 487 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 Jaxson Dart is off Week 8. 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 Jaxson Dart at a discount because your league-mates undervalue quarterback production, do it. Carson Wentz is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Carson Wentz (age 33) is on the back end of his prime. Strong now, but dynasty value declines year over year. Jaxson Dart (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?

•Jaxson Dart outscored Carson Wentz by a projected 54 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jaxson Dart played 14 games in 2025 compared to Carson Wentz's 5. That durability gap means Jaxson Dart contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Jaxson Dart scored 24 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.7 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at quarterback.
•Jaxson Dart added 487 rushing yards in 2025, which historically correlates with a higher fantasy floor in bad passing matchups.
•Jaxson Dart is 10 years younger than Carson Wentz (23 vs 33), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Carson Wentz vs Jaxson Dart: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Carson Wentz	Jaxson Dart
PPG (Half-PPR)	14.1	17.3
Games Played	5	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	71	242
Passing Yards	1,216	2,272
Passing TDs	6	15
Pass Yds/Game	243.2	162.3
Rushing Yards	57	487
Rushing TDs	0	9
Total TDs	6	24
TDs/Game	1.2	1.7
Age	33	23
Experience	9 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 8

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Jaxson Dart holds the PPG edge with solid output at 17.3 points per game. Carson Wentz averaged 14.1 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 Jaxson Dart in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jaxson Dart has the edge at 17.3 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 Jaxson Dart average in 2025?▾

Carson Wentz averaged 14.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 5 games in 2025. Jaxson Dart averaged 17.3 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 3.2 points per game.

When are Carson Wentz and Jaxson Dart's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Carson Wentz (MIN) has a bye in Week 6, and Jaxson Dart (NYG) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Carson Wentz or Jaxson Dart a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Jaxson Dart outscored Carson Wentz by 3.2 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.