Carson Wentz

Week 9 vs. New York Jets

Carson Wentz had 231 yards, three touchdowns, and two picks in a shootout with the Titans last week. Wentz also added 11 yards on the ground. It was Wentz’s first interception since Week 2, and was also his first game over 40 pass attempts (51). The Colts will likely try to keep those attempts down, but it was good to see him toss three touchdowns to help compensate for the turnovers.

This week, Wentz faces a Jets defense that ranks 24th in aFPA to opposing quarterbacks. It’s a great matchup and a nice opportunity for the Colts to return to efficiency ball, where Wentz has been successful this season. He’s a decent streaming option or superflex option and we have him ranked just outside of QB1 territory.

Week 7 at San Francisco 49ers

Carson Wentz had 223 yards and a pair of touchdowns in a lopsided victory over the Texans last week. Wentz didn’t turn the ball over, but he completed just 55% of his passes, down from his season total of 64.2%. Wentz has been tough to bank on, but with nine touchdowns and only one interception, he’s managed to play his way to 16th in fantasy points among quarterbacks this season.

This week, Wentz faces a surprisingly vulnerable 49ers defense that ranks 19th in aFPA to opposing quarterbacks. Expect another solid outing without much flash, putting him firmly in QB2 territory. That matches his production thus far and seems to be where fantasy managers can slot him moving forward.

Week 5 at Baltimore Ravens

Carson Wentz had 228 yards and a pair of touchdowns against the Dolphins last week, which feels like the ceiling for him. The Colts want to run the ball – Wentz had 32 pass attempts – and Wentz offers little upside as a rusher. This week, Wentz has a tough matchup against a Ravens defense that ranks sixth in aFPA to opposing quarterbacks. Sit him, and leave him on waivers in 1QB leagues.