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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Carson Wentz vs Jalen Hurts

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Jalen Hurts is the better fantasy play this season.

Jalen Hurts has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 4.7-PPG advantage is real (18.8 to 14.1), and Jalen Hurts's 33 touchdowns show scoring upside. Carson Wentz 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#26

Carson Wentz

PPG

14.1

Games

Pass Yds

1,216

Pass TDs

Bye

Week 6

QBPhiladelphia Eagles#7PPG LEADER

Jalen Hurts

PPG

18.8

Games

Pass Yds

3,224

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

421

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 9

The Edge Chart

Carson Wentz

Jalen Hurts

Head to Head

14.1 PPG18.8 PPG

5 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 9

Fantasy Tiers

Carson Wentz: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) QB (ranked #26 at the position). Jalen Hurts: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) QB (ranked #7 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Carson Wentz is producing at 64% of elite pace and Jalen Hurts at 85%. That ranking gap means Jalen Hurts carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Carson Wentz vs Jalen Hurts: Who Should You Start?

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. Jalen Hurts (Philadelphia Eagles) came in at 18.8 PPG over 16 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Jalen Hurts carries a 4.7-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.

Jalen Hurts offers meaningful rushing upside with 421 yards on the ground in 2025, which separates his floor from a pocket passer like Carson Wentz (1216 passing yards, 6 touchdowns). In games where the passing matchup looks ugly, that rushing production can be the entire difference on a start/sit call.

One scheduling note: Carson Wentz is off Week 6 and Jalen Hurts Week 9. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in quarterback for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Jalen Hurts at a discount because your league-mates undervalue quarterback production, do it. Carson Wentz 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. Jalen Hurts (age 27) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons.

Did You Know?

•Jalen Hurts outscored Carson Wentz by a projected 80 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jalen Hurts played 16 games in 2025 compared to Carson Wentz's 5. That durability gap means Jalen Hurts contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Jalen Hurts scored 33 total touchdowns in 2025 (2.1 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at quarterback.
•Jalen Hurts added 421 rushing yards in 2025, which historically correlates with a higher fantasy floor in bad passing matchups.
•Jalen Hurts is 6 years younger than Carson Wentz (27 vs 33), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatWentzHurts

PPG (Half-PPR)14.118.8

Games Played516

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)71301

Passing Yards1,2163,224

Passing TDs625

Pass Yds/Game243.2201.5

Rushing Yards57421

Rushing TDs08

Total TDs633

TDs/Game1.22.1

Age3327

Experience9 yrs5 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 6Week 9

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Jalen Hurts holds the PPG edge with strong output at 18.8 points per game. Carson Wentz averaged 14.1 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 Jalen Hurts in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jalen Hurts has the edge at 18.8 PPG compared to Carson Wentz's 14.1 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 Jalen Hurts average in 2025?▾

Carson Wentz averaged 14.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 5 games in 2025. Jalen Hurts averaged 18.8 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 4.7 points per game.

When are Carson Wentz and Jalen Hurts's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Carson Wentz (MIN) has a bye in Week 6, and Jalen Hurts (PHI) has a bye in Week 9. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Carson Wentz or Jalen Hurts a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Jalen Hurts outscored Carson Wentz by 4.7 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.