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Updated June 5, 2026 from live stats

Carson Wentz vs Cooper RushWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Carson Wentz is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.1 PPG to Cooper Rush's 11.1 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 3.0-PPG advantage is real (14.1 to 11.1), and Carson Wentz's 6 touchdowns show scoring upside. Cooper Rush 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

QBDallas Cowboys#99

Cooper Rush

PPG

11.1

Games

Pass Yds

1,985

Pass TDs

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Carson Wentz

Cooper Rush

Head to Head

14.1 PPG11.1 PPG

5 GP10 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Carson Wentz: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) QB (ranked #26 at the position). Cooper Rush: Tier 5 (Deep League) QB (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Carson Wentz is producing at 64% of elite pace and Cooper Rush at 50%. That ranking gap means Carson Wentz carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Carson Wentz vs Cooper Rush: The Full Breakdown

Two quarterbacks who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Carson Wentz (Minnesota Vikings) finished the 2025 season averaging 14.1 fantasy points per game in 5 games. Cooper Rush (Dallas Cowboys) came in at 11.1 PPG over 10 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Carson Wentz carries a 3.0-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Both lean on arm talent and offensive scheme as traditional pocket passers. Carson Wentz threw for 1216 yards and 6 touchdowns, while Cooper Rush posted 1985 yards and 12 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 Cooper Rush 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

If you can acquire Carson Wentz at a discount because your league-mates undervalue quarterback production, do it. Cooper Rush is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Carson Wentz (age 33) is on the back end of his prime. Strong now, but dynasty value declines year over year. Cooper Rush (age 27) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons.

Did You Know?

•Carson Wentz outscored Cooper Rush by a projected 51 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Cooper Rush played 10 games in 2025 compared to Carson Wentz's 5. That durability gap means Cooper Rush contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Cooper Rush scored 12 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.2 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at quarterback.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Carson Wentz vs Cooper Rush: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Carson Wentz	Cooper Rush
PPG (Half-PPR)	14.1	11.1
Games Played	5	10
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	71	111
Passing Yards	1,216	1,985
Passing TDs	6	12
Pass Yds/Game	243.2	198.5
Rushing Yards	57	28
Rushing TDs	0	0
Total TDs	6	12
TDs/Game	1.2	1.2
Age	33	-
Experience	9 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 7

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Carson Wentz holds the PPG edge with solid output at 14.1 points per game. Cooper Rush averaged 11.1 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Carson Wentz or Cooper Rush in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Carson Wentz has the edge at 14.1 PPG compared to Cooper Rush's 11.1 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 Cooper Rush average in 2025?▾

Carson Wentz averaged 14.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 5 games in 2025. Cooper Rush averaged 11.1 PPG over 10 games. That is a difference of 3.0 points per game.

When are Carson Wentz and Cooper Rush's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Carson Wentz or Cooper Rush a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Carson Wentz outscored Cooper Rush by 3.0 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.