Carson Wentz

Fantasy Upside

Since 2000, 10 quarterbacks started at least 14 games in each of their first two seasons. On average, this group improved their per game fantasy output by 15.9% in their second season. Wentz averaged 13.1 fantasy points as a rookie, and a 15.9 percent improvement would put him squarely in the QB2 mix. The Eagles invested in the receiver position this offseason by signing Alshon Jeffery and Torrey Smith, with former first-round pick Nelson Agholor now expected to man the slot after the team traded Jordan Matthews to Buffalo. With Zach Ertz and Darren Sproles are also back in the passing attack, Wentz has no shortage of weapons to utilize in the passing game. 4for4's TJ Hernandez also notes the Eagles finished 19th in yards/drive—but it wasn’t nearly as bad as their 28th-placed ranking in QB fantasy points suggest. There could be some positive regression there.

Fantasy Downside

The Eagles were 16th in pass play percentage in their first season under Doug Pederson, and he may want that percentage to be even lower in 2017, considering he was 27th in pass play percentage in his final season in Kansas City (2016). Philadelphia also has the No. 1 toughest schedule in terms of our QB adjusted fantasy points allowed (aFPA) rankings.

2017 Bottom Line

The new weapons and a strong offensive line should help Wentz progress in his second year. In two-quarterback leagues, he should not be overlooked, but in one-quarterback leagues, he's likely just a bye-week replacement or streaming option.

Carson Wentz threw 42 times for 170 yards and no TDs last week against the Ravens. He did throw another INT in the game.

After a pretty nice performance in a loss to Washington that some called his best of the season, Wentz struggled against a good Ravens defense. Things don't get much easier this week as the Birds host the Giants in a Thursday night contest. Wentz comes in all the way down at 31st on our QB list. The Giants are fifth in allowing fantasy points to the position. The rookie did throw for 364 yards the first time these two teams met, but he's just not a safe, consistent option - even for two QBs leagues, especially in what is likely a fantasy playoff game.

Week 14 vs. Washington
Carson Wentz threw the ball 60 times last week in a loss to Cincy. He threw for 301 yards and a TD, but added three more INTs to his total. Since Week 9, he has 3 TDs and 8 INTs.

Wentz gets a good matchup this week, but can't be trusted in typical leagues. The Skins are just 23rd in allowing fantasy points to QBs, but Wentz is way down our list at 23, making him an extremely low-end QB2 option. In Week 6, Wentz was just 11-for-22 for 179 yards in a loss to Washington. Wentz should get Jordan Matthews back at WR which will help, but overall, the group of WRs as a whole remain unimpressive. It's perhaps the reason why Wentz has regressed at least in terms of statistics.