Carson Wentz vs Josh Allen: Who Should You Start?
The numbers tell a clear story here. Josh Allen put up 22.0 fantasy points per game for the Buffalo Bills in 2025, while Carson Wentz managed 15.1 across 5 games with the Minnesota Vikings. A 6.9-point weekly edge is substantial at the quarterback position.
A 6.9-PPG gap gives Josh Allen 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.
Josh Allen offers meaningful rushing upside with 579 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 Josh Allen is off Week 12. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.
