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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Carson Wentz vs Lamar JacksonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Lamar Jackson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 16.5 PPG to Carson Wentz's 14.1 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Lamar Jackson is the better fantasy play this season.

Lamar Jackson has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.4-PPG advantage is real (16.5 to 14.1), and Lamar Jackson's 23 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

QBBaltimore Ravens#16PPG LEADER

Lamar Jackson

PPG

16.5

Games

Pass Yds

2,549

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

349

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 13

The Edge Chart

Carson Wentz

Lamar Jackson

Head to Head

14.1 PPG16.5 PPG

5 GP13 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

Carson Wentz: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) QB (ranked #26 at the position). Lamar Jackson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) QB (ranked #16 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Carson Wentz is producing at 64% of elite pace and Lamar Jackson at 75%. That ranking gap means Lamar Jackson carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Carson Wentz vs Lamar Jackson: The Full Breakdown

Carson Wentz and Lamar Jackson 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 Lamar Jackson posted 16.5 PPG in 13 appearances for the Baltimore Ravens.

A 2.4-PPG gap gives Lamar Jackson 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 Lamar Jackson posted 2549 yards and 21 scores. Volume, red zone efficiency, and game script are the key week-to-week differentiators when neither carries rushing upside.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Carson Wentz sits Week 6 while Lamar Jackson is off Week 13. 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

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. Lamar Jackson (age 29) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons.

Did You Know?

•Lamar Jackson outscored Carson Wentz by a projected 41 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Lamar Jackson played 13 games in 2025 compared to Carson Wentz's 5. That durability gap means Lamar Jackson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Lamar Jackson scored 23 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.8 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at quarterback.
•Lamar Jackson added 349 rushing yards in 2025, which historically correlates with a higher fantasy floor in bad passing matchups.
•Lamar Jackson is 4 years younger than Carson Wentz (29 vs 33), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Carson Wentz vs Lamar Jackson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Carson Wentz	Lamar Jackson
PPG (Half-PPR)	14.1	16.5
Games Played	5	13
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	71	215
Passing Yards	1,216	2,549
Passing TDs	6	21
Pass Yds/Game	243.2	196.1
Rushing Yards	57	349
Rushing TDs	0	2
Total TDs	6	23
TDs/Game	1.2	1.8
Age	33	29
Experience	9 yrs	7 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 13

Summary

Lamar Jackson outscored Carson Wentz by 2.4 PPG in 2025 (16.5 to 14.1). 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 Lamar Jackson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Lamar Jackson has the edge at 16.5 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 Lamar Jackson average in 2025?▾

Carson Wentz averaged 14.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 5 games in 2025. Lamar Jackson averaged 16.5 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 2.4 points per game.

When are Carson Wentz and Lamar Jackson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Carson Wentz or Lamar Jackson a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Lamar Jackson outscored Carson Wentz by 2.4 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.