Carson Wentz or Michael Penix Jr.Who should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Carson Wentz is a Minnesota Vikings quarterback who averaged 14.1 fantasy points per game across 5 games in 2025. Michael Penix Jr. is a Atlanta Falcons quarterback who averaged 13.4 fantasy points per game across 9 games in 2025. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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QBMinnesota Vikings#26 QB

Carson Wentz

PPG

14.1

Games

Pass Yds

1,216

Pass TDs

Bye

Week 6

QBAtlanta Falcons#29 QB

Michael Penix Jr.

PPG

13.4

Games

Pass Yds

1,982

Pass TDs

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 11

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Carson Wentz vs Michael Penix Jr.: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Carson Wentz	Michael Penix Jr.
PPG (Half-PPR)	14.1	13.4
Games Played	5	9
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	71	121
Passing Yards	1,216	1,982
Passing TDs	6	9
Pass Yds/Game	243.2	220.2
Rushing Yards	57	70
Rushing TDs	0	1
Total TDs	6	10
TDs/Game	1.2	1.1
Age	33	26
Experience	9 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 11

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Carson Wentz or Michael Penix Jr. in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Carson Wentz and Michael Penix Jr. is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Carson Wentz averaged 14.1 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Michael Penix Jr. averaged 13.4.

Should I draft Carson Wentz or Michael Penix Jr. in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Carson Wentz averaged 14.1 fantasy points per game across 5 games in 2025, and Michael Penix Jr. averaged 13.4 across 9. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Carson Wentz and Michael Penix Jr. average in 2025?▾

Carson Wentz averaged 14.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 5 games in 2025. Michael Penix Jr. averaged 13.4 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 0.7 points per game.

When are Carson Wentz and Michael Penix Jr.'s bye weeks in 2026?▾

Carson Wentz (MIN) has a bye in Week 6, and Michael Penix Jr. (ATL) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.