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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Carson Wentz vs Jayden DanielsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jayden Daniels is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 16.3 PPG to Carson Wentz's 14.1 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jayden Daniels is the better fantasy play this season.

Jayden Daniels is the better play on a neutral week. 16.3 PPG with 1,540 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 Jayden Daniels higher, but do not fade Carson Wentz entirely.

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

QBWashington Commanders#17PPG LEADER

Jayden Daniels

PPG

16.3

Games

Pass Yds

1,262

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

278

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Carson Wentz

Jayden Daniels

Head to Head

14.1 PPG16.3 PPG

5 GP7 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Carson Wentz: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) QB (ranked #26 at the position). Jayden Daniels: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) QB (ranked #17 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Carson Wentz is producing at 64% of elite pace and Jayden Daniels at 74%. That ranking gap means Jayden Daniels carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Carson Wentz vs Jayden Daniels: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Carson Wentz and Jayden Daniels for your lineup, you are not alone. Carson Wentz finished the 2025 season at 14.1 PPG for the Minnesota Vikings (5 games), and Jayden Daniels averaged 16.3 for the Washington Commanders (7 games).

That 2.2-point weekly advantage for Jayden Daniels 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 Jayden Daniels posted 1262 yards and 8 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 Jayden Daniels rests in Week 7. 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. Jayden Daniels (age 25) is in the early stages of his career with 5+ years of starter-caliber upside. His dynasty value is rising.

Did You Know?

•Jayden Daniels outscored Carson Wentz by a projected 37 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jayden Daniels played 7 games in 2025 compared to Carson Wentz's 5. That durability gap means Jayden Daniels contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Jayden Daniels scored 10 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at quarterback.
•Jayden Daniels is 8 years younger than Carson Wentz (25 vs 33), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Carson Wentz vs Jayden Daniels: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Carson Wentz	Jayden Daniels
PPG (Half-PPR)	14.1	16.3
Games Played	5	7
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	71	114
Passing Yards	1,216	1,262
Passing TDs	6	8
Pass Yds/Game	243.2	180.3
Rushing Yards	57	278
Rushing TDs	0	2
Total TDs	6	10
TDs/Game	1.2	1.4
Age	33	25
Experience	9 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 7

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Jayden Daniels at 16.3 PPG, 2.2 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 Jayden Daniels in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jayden Daniels has the edge at 16.3 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 Jayden Daniels average in 2025?▾

Carson Wentz averaged 14.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 5 games in 2025. Jayden Daniels averaged 16.3 PPG over 7 games. That is a difference of 2.2 points per game.

When are Carson Wentz and Jayden Daniels's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Carson Wentz (MIN) has a bye in Week 6, and Jayden Daniels (WAS) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Carson Wentz or Jayden Daniels a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Jayden Daniels outscored Carson Wentz by 2.2 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.