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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Carson Wentz vs Joe FlaccoWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Carson Wentz is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.1 PPG to Joe Flacco's 11.3 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 2.8-PPG advantage is real (14.1 to 11.3), and Carson Wentz's 6 touchdowns show scoring upside. Joe Flacco 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

QBCincinnati Bengals#37

Joe Flacco

PPG

11.3

Games

Pass Yds

2,479

Pass TDs

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Carson Wentz

Joe Flacco

Head to Head

14.1 PPG11.3 PPG

5 GP13 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Carson Wentz: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) QB (ranked #26 at the position). Joe Flacco: Tier 5 (Deep League) QB (ranked #37 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Carson Wentz is producing at 64% of elite pace and Joe Flacco at 51%. That ranking gap means Carson Wentz carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Carson Wentz vs Joe Flacco: The Full Breakdown

Carson Wentz and Joe Flacco are both viable fantasy quarterbacks heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Carson Wentz averaged 14.1 PPG across 5 games with the Minnesota Vikings, while Joe Flacco posted 11.3 PPG in 13 appearances for the Cincinnati Bengals.

A 2.8-PPG gap gives Carson Wentz the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Both lean on arm talent and offensive scheme as traditional pocket passers. Carson Wentz threw for 1216 yards and 6 touchdowns, while Joe Flacco posted 2479 yards and 15 scores. Volume, red zone efficiency, and game script are the key week-to-week differentiators when neither carries rushing upside.

One thing to note: both players share a Week 6 bye. That means you need a backup plan at quarterback for that week, especially if one of these two is your starter.

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. Joe Flacco (age 41) is on the back end of his prime. Strong now, but dynasty value declines year over year.

Did You Know?

•Carson Wentz outscored Joe Flacco by a projected 48 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Joe Flacco played 13 games in 2025 compared to Carson Wentz's 5. That durability gap means Joe Flacco contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Joe Flacco scored 16 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.2 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at quarterback.
•Carson Wentz is 8 years younger than Joe Flacco (33 vs 41), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.
•Both players share a Week 6 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Carson Wentz vs Joe Flacco: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Carson Wentz	Joe Flacco
PPG (Half-PPR)	14.1	11.3
Games Played	5	13
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	71	147
Passing Yards	1,216	2,479
Passing TDs	6	15
Pass Yds/Game	243.2	190.7
Rushing Yards	57	35
Rushing TDs	0	1
Total TDs	6	16
TDs/Game	1.2	1.2
Age	33	41
Experience	9 yrs	17 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 6

Summary

Carson Wentz outscored Joe Flacco by 2.8 PPG in 2025 (14.1 to 11.3). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Carson Wentz or Joe Flacco in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Carson Wentz has the edge at 14.1 PPG compared to Joe Flacco's 11.3 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 Joe Flacco average in 2025?▾

Carson Wentz averaged 14.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 5 games in 2025. Joe Flacco averaged 11.3 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 2.8 points per game.

Do Carson Wentz and Joe Flacco share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Carson Wentz and Joe Flacco share a Week 6 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at quarterback for that week.

Is Carson Wentz or Joe Flacco a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Carson Wentz outscored Joe Flacco by 2.8 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.