Carson Wentz vs Spencer Rattler: Who Should You Start?
Carson Wentz and Spencer Rattler are both viable fantasy quarterbacks heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Carson Wentz averaged 15.1 PPG across 5 games with the Minnesota Vikings, while Spencer Rattler posted 11.5 PPG in 9 appearances for the New Orleans Saints.
A 3.6-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 Spencer Rattler posted 1586 yards and 8 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 Spencer Rattler 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.