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QBMIN40 insightsLatest Sep 15, 2026
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PositiveProjectionSep 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Wentz was named backup to Kyler Murray heading into the Vikings season opener but was called up sooner than expected after Murray suffered a head injury in the first quarter. Though he struggled initially acclimating, Wentz finished 12-of-19 for 133 yards and three touchdowns with zero interceptions, leading the Vikings to a comeback win over the Packers. He became the first reserve quarterback to throw 3 pass TDs and 0 INTs in a season-opening win since Fran Tarkenton on September 17, 1961—Tarkenton's first career game.
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NegativeMatchupSep 15, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles
Wentz and the Vikings face the Bears' defense at home in Week 2. Since his last full season as a starter in Indianapolis, Wentz has accumulated 323-of-507 (63.7%) for 3,385 yards (6.7 YPA) and 22 TDs, but also 54 sacks and 15 INTs; he averaged 3.8 sacks and 1.0 INT per game in 5 starts last year. The Bears led the league in takeaways (33) last year while giving up the 10th-most points and fourth-most yards, making this a fertile ground for sacks and turnovers.
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PositiveRoleSep 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Wentz entered after Murray's concussion and is the likely starter Sunday at Chicago. The source emphasized that while Wentz wasn't the reason for the Vikings' offensive turnaround, he was instrumental in preventing collapse: 'he was the reason why the ship didn't sink.' Wentz delivered what Forness called 'one of the best throws I'll probably see all year'—a two-point missile to Justin Jefferson—demonstrating arm talent that kept the Vikings competitive when circumstances could have derailed them.
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PositiveProjectionSep 15, 2026FantasyPros Articles
The source projects Carson Wentz for top-10 upside against the Bears in Week 2 if Kyler Murray doesn't clear concussion protocol. Wentz came off the bench in Week 1 against the Packers and scored 19.2 fantasy points on 63.2% completion rate with 133 yards and three touchdowns, repeatedly connecting with Justin Jefferson. The source notes that Chicago had no answers for Bryce Young in Week 1 (who posted 31.4 fantasy points), and Wentz should have success against the division rivals. The source identifies Wentz as 'the top waiver wire add this week in Superflex leagues.'
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PositiveMatchupSep 15, 2026Fantasy Life Articles
Carson Wentz is a potential QB2 target in superflex leagues for Week 2, particularly if Kyler Murray sits an extra game due to a concussion suffered in Week 1. Wentz faces the Bears, a defense that gave up 361 yards and 3 TDs to Bryce Young in Week 1 before being torched by Caleb Williams and company in a 59-37 Chicago loss. The source explicitly recommends targeting defenses like the Bears on a near-weekly basis due to their propensity to give up points. Wentz is rostered in 0% of leagues, and that percentage could rise once waiver wires close due to this favorable matchup.
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PositiveProjectionSep 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Carson Wentz threw three touchdowns with no interceptions in relief of injured Kyler Murray for the Vikings in their win over the Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium. Wentz is only the fourth quarterback since 1995 to come off the bench and throw three touchdowns with no interceptions; the others were A.J. Feeley with the Eagles against the Falcons, Chad Henne with the Jaguars in 2012, and Mitch Trubisky for the Bills against the Jets last year.
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PositiveRoleSep 14, 2026Reddit /r/fantasyfootball
Started Week 1 in place of injured Kyler Murray and led Vikings to 39-22 victory over Green Bay. Community divided on whether he should retain starting role if Murray returns. Positive sentiment: comments praise Wentz's performance ('Kyler is better. Don't let the shitshow that was the Cardinals fool you. Both are miles ahead of McCarthy'; 'You say that but then you'll watch KOC turn this dude into Lamar-lite'). Negative sentiment: 'They won because of their defense, not because of Carson Wentz'; 'JJ owners would rather have Wentz I think anyway'; 'Please stick with Wentz.' One comment (score -4) sarcastically notes 'it's still hilarious that Kyler threw that goofy ass pick and Wentz got...
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NegativeRoleSep 14, 2026Daily Norseman
If Kyler Murray is unable to go, Carson Wentz will take over the Minnesota Vikings offense in Week 2 against the Chicago Bears. Wentz played efficiently after taking over for Murray in Sunday's opener, completing 12-of-19 passes for 133 yards and three touchdowns. However, the Vikings will likely need significantly more out of Wentz and the rest of the offense to keep up with a Bears team that scored 59 points in their regular season opener against Carolina.
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