Coach Kevin O'Connell said Monday that Wentz's left shoulder injury will be further evaluated this week, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
Wentz briefly left Sunday's game against the Browns in London and went to the locker room early just before halftime, but he was under center after the break and was able to finish the contest. The injury was to his left, non-throwing shoulder. With J.J. McCarthy (ankle) likely to return to practice at some point following the Vikings' upcoming Week 6 bye, McCarthy could be back under center Week 7 against the Eagles.
... See More... See Less
Vikings' Carson Wentz: Toughs out shoulder issue in win
Rotowire
Wentz completed 25 of 34 passes for 236 yards with a touchdown and no interceptions while adding three rushes for 13 yards in the Vikings' 21-17 win over the Browns in London on Sunday.
Wentz exited the game with a left shoulder injury late in the second quarter, although he technically only missed the end-of-half kneel-down play before returning to start the second half. The veteran quarterback's presence would end up proving critical in the Vikings' comeback win, as Wentz battled through the injury and a ferocious Browns pass rush to ultimately helm a game-winning 10-play, 80-yard march that he capped off with a 12-yard touchdown pass to Jordan Addison. Wentz went a blistering 9-for-9 on that final drive, capping off what might have been the final installment of his current starting tenure in fine fashion. Minnesota now heads into a Week 6 bye, and J.J. McCarthy (ankle) may be ready to return to action when the Eagles pay a visit for a Week 7 matchup on Sunday, Oct. 19.
... See More... See Less
Vikings' Carson Wentz: Returns to Sunday's game
Rotowire
Wentz returned to Sunday's game against the Browns for the third quarter after having exited with a left shoulder injury in the second quarter.
Wentz will thus look to help the Vikings overcome a 10-7 halftime deficit, with Max Brosmer on hand should the veteran signal-caller suffer any setbacks with his (non-throwing) shoulder.
... See More... See Less
Vikings' Carson Wentz: Exits Sunday's game
Rotowire
Wentz was forced out of Sunday's game against the Browns with a left shoulder injury in the second quarter.
Prior to his exit from the contest, Wentz completed seven of his 12 passing attempts for 73 yards and carried twice for 12 yards. Next up for the Vikings' QB reps is Max Brosmer.
... See More... See Less
Vikings' Carson Wentz: Headed for another start
Rotowire
Wentz is slated to start at quarterback in Sunday's game against the Browns in London, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
With J.J. McCarthy (ankle) having yet to resume practicing and set to miss his third straight game Sunday, Wentz will pick up another start, including his second in a row overseas. Through his first two games at the helm, Wentz has guided the Vikings to a 1-1 record while completing 44 of 66 pass attempts for 523 yards and four touchdowns. However, despite his generally efficient play, Wentz has been prone to some sloppiness, as he's tossed two interceptions and has taken nine sacks behind a banged-up offensive line. The Vikings will once again be without three starting offensive linemen in Week 5 against a stout Browns defense, which could render Wentz an unreliable fantasy option in leagues that start just one quarterback. Minnesota is on bye for Week 6, so the health of McCarthy in addition to Wentz's performance against the Browns will both be factors in determining which of the two quarterbacks will garner the start Week 7 versus the Eagles.
... See More... See Less
Vikings' Carson Wentz: QBs to Sit
Rotowire
Wentz is averaging 22.3 Fantasy points in two starts for the Vikings, but he has a brutal matchup in Week 5 against Cleveland in London. The Browns have held Jared Goff, Jordan Love and Joe Burrow to 16.5 Fantasy points or less, and this feels like a low-scoring affair with Dillon Gabriel now starting for Cleveland. Wentz will likely be a game-manager in this matchup, and he's only worth starting in Superflex and two-quarterback leagues.
... See More... See Less
Vikings' Carson Wentz: Week 5 Waiver Priority List
Rotowire
I'd only be looking at Wentz as someone to add in deeper, one-quarterback leagues if you expect him to remain Minnesota's starter after the Week 6 bye. You can't trust Wentz at Cleveland in London in Week 5, and then we'll see if J.J. McCarthy (ankle) will get his job back. Wentz had an up-and-down game against Pittsburgh in Ireland because he took a beating with six sacks, but he also rallied the Vikings in the fourth quarter and finished with 350 passing yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions, along with 12 rushing yards. He could be useful long-term, but we don't know what Minnesota will do when McCarthy is able to play. Wentz is only worth adding for 1 percent of your remaining FAB.
... See More... See Less
Vikings' Carson Wentz: Big volume in Week 4 loss
Rotowire
Wentz completed 30 of 46 passes for 350 yards and two touchdowns with two interceptions in Sunday's 24-21 loss to the Steelers in Dublin. He added 12 rushing yards on two carries and also threw a two-point conversion to Jalen Nailor.
The Vikings lost right tackle Brian O'Neill to a knee injury and center Ryan Kelly to a concussion in the first half, and Wentz was under constant pressure as a result, getting sacked six times in total. Minnesota headed into the fourth quarter staring at a 21-6 deficit, but Wentz was able to lead a comeback that fell just short, hitting Zavier Scott for a 16-yard TD and Nailor for a two-yard score inside the final four minutes. On the other hand, the veteran QB almost threw a third INT in crunch time, only to have it overturned upon review. With J.J. McCarthy (ankle) not quite 100 percent yet, Wentz is expected to get another start in London for a Week 5 clash with the Browns, but he'll need to take better care of the ball to have a shot at retaining the job when the Vikings return from Europe.
... See More... See Less
Vikings' Carson Wentz: Sleeper QBs
Rotowire
Wentz scored 19.3 Fantasy points in his first start for J.J. McCarthy (ankle) in Week 3 against Cincinnati, but Wentz didn't have to do much in a 48-10 victory. He only attempted 20 passes and completed 14 for 173 yards and two touchdowns, and he added 4 rushing yards. Wentz has another favorable matchup in Week 4 against the Steelers in Ireland, and he's getting Jordan Addison back this week after the was suspended for the first three games of the season. Justin Fields, Sam Darnold and Drake Maye all scored at least 19.8 Fantasy points against Pittsburgh, and Wentz is worth using as a low-end starter in deep, one-quarterback leagues.
... See More... See Less
Vikings' Carson Wentz: Week 4 Waiver Priority List
Rotowire
Wentz didn't have to do much in his first start for the Vikings in place of J.J. McCarthy (ankle) since Minnesota beat Cincinnati 48-10 in Week 3. He passed for 173 yards and two touchdowns, and Wentz will start again in Week 4 against the Steelers in Ireland. All three quarterbacks to face Pittsburgh scored at least 19.8 Fantasy points, and Wentz should be considered a high-end No. 2 Fantasy quarterback in this matchup. He's worth adding for up to 5 percent of your remaining FAB.
... See More... See Less
Vikings' Carson Wentz: Two TDs in Sunday's start
Rotowire
Wentz completed 14 of 20 passes for 173 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions while adding two rush attempts for four yards in the Vikings' 48-10 win over the Bengals on Sunday.
Making the first of what project to be multiple starts in place of J.J. McCarthy (ankle), Wentz enjoyed some good fortune in the form of game script. The veteran signal-caller certainly had a hand in that by connecting with Josh Oliver on a 12-yard touchdown pass to cap off the opening possession, and the Vikings' defense's ability to repeatedly stymie fellow backup-turned-starter Jake Browning also played out favorably for Wentz in terms of being able to continue running a balanced offense. The Vikings eventually ran away with the game beginning in the second quarter, leaving Wentz in a low-pressure scenario that he thrived in. With McCarthy's recovery expected to take multiple weeks, Wentz projects to remain under center when the Vikings face off with the Steelers in Dublin, Ireland next Sunday.
... See More... See Less
Vikings' Carson Wentz: Week 3 Waiver Priority List
Rotowire
J.J. McCarthy (ankle) is out for Week 3 against the Bengals, and we'll see if he can return in Week 4. Wentz will start for the Vikings, and he should be considered a sleeper in all leagues. Wentz can hopefully benefit from playing in Kevin O'Connell's offense and throwing to Justin Jefferson, T.J. Hockenson and Adam Thielen in this matchup against the Bengals. It could be a fun game with Wentz vs. Browning, and Wentz is worth adding for 1 percent of your remaining FAB in one-quarterback leagues and at least 10 percent of your remaining FAB in Superflex and two-quarterback leagues.
... See More... See Less
Vikings' Carson Wentz: Candidate for Week 3 start
Rotowire
Wentz could start at quarterback in Sunday's game against the Bengals with the status of J.J. McCarthy (ankle) uncertain, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell hasn't yet ruled out McCarthy for Week 3, but he said Monday that the second-year quarterback's status for the matchup with Cincinnati is unclear due to a high-ankle sprain, leaving Wentz in a position to step in under center. With Joe Burrow (toe) in line for an extended absence of his own, the Week 3 matchup could feature a battle of backup quarterbacks, with Wentz potentially facing off against the Bengals' Jake Browning. Meanwhile, Jordan Addison will finish out his three-game suspension this Sunday, and Aaron Jones (hamstring) appears unlikely to play against Cincinnati, leaving wideouts Justin Jefferson, Jalen Nailor and Adam Thielen, running back Jordan Mason and tight end T.J. Hockenson as the top skill-position weapons available for Week 3.
... See More... See Less
Vikings' Carson Wentz: Set to sign with Minnesota
Rotowire
The Vikings are signing Wentz to a contract, Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero of NFL Network report.
Wentz had a tryout with Minnesota on Saturday, and the team apparently liked what it saw from the veteran QB. Heading into the weekend, Sam Howell had been slated to back up starter J.J. McCarthy for the Vikings, but Howell was traded to the Eagles on Sunday in a deal that also included draft picks. The trade cleared the way for Wentz to be the obvious No. 2 QB in Minnesota, giving the club a veteran backup with plenty of prior success and a mentor for McCarthy, who hasn't yet played in his first NFL regular-season game.
... See More... See Less
Carson Wentz: Gets look from Minnesota
Rotowire
The Vikings brought in Wentz for a workout on Saturday, Ben Goessling of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports.
It appears the Vikings may not be settled on Sam Howell as the backup quarterback to J.J. McCarthy heading into 2025. Wentz served as a backup in each of his last two seasons with the Rams (2023) and Chiefs (2024), and his last season as a full-time starter was in 2022 with Washington before losing the job to Taylor Heinicke in Week 7. McCarthy missed his entire rookie campaign while rehabbing from a meniscus tear, so having a proven veteran like Wentz in the quarterback room would give head coach Kevin McConnell a little more comfort heading into the regular season.
... See More... See Less
Chiefs' Carson Wentz: Makes one start in 2024
Rotowire
Wentz finished the 2024 regular season completing 12 of 19 passes for 118 yards while logging zero rushing yards on three carries across three games (one start).
Wentz signed a one-year, $3.33 million contract with the Chiefs in April 2024 after spending the second half of the 2023 campaign with the Rams. He came in relief for Patrick Mahomes in Weeks 7 and 15, but Wentz was named the starter for Week 18 against the Broncos after the Chiefs locked in the AFC's No. 1 seed after beating the Steelers in Week 17. It was an unimpressive outing for Wentz, who completed 10 of 17 passes for 98 yards in a 38-0 blowout loss. The 2016 second overall pick enters the offseason as an unrestricted free agent, and it remains to be seen whether he sticks around in Kansas City to continue to serve as the No. 2 QB or explore his options elsewhere.
... See More... See Less
Chiefs' Carson Wentz: Unimpressive in Week 18
Rotowire
Wentz completed 10 of 17 passes for 98 yards in Sunday's 38-0 loss to the Broncos.
The Chiefs entered Sunday's game locked into the top seed in the AFC, so Wentz drew the start in place of the resting Patrick Mahomes. It's difficult to get a true gauge of his performance given that the Chiefs rested all their top playmakers while Denver played most of its top defensive players, but Wentz's stat line left plenty to be desired. Mahomes will be back under center when the Chiefs take the field next in the divisional round of the playoffs.
... See More... See Less
Chiefs' Carson Wentz: Looks set for Week 18 start
Rotowire
Wentz is expected to serve as Kansas City's starting quarterback Sunday in Denver with Patrick Mahomes likely to be rested for the regular-season finale, Peter Schrager of Fox Sports reports.
Heading into Week 18, the defending champs have already secured the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs, so the team is expected to rest several key players. Mahomes has been playing through a mild high-ankle sprain the past two games, making him a prime candidate for extra rest. Wentz is set to see his first extended action since Week 18 of 2023, when the Rams faced a similar scenario and opted to rest Matthew Stafford. The likelihood that Kansas City restricts the workloads of other top playmakers could limit the QB's fantasy appeal, and practice-squad call-up Chris Oladokun may even relieve Wentz at some point in the contest.
... See More... See Less
Chiefs' Carson Wentz: Heading to Kansas City
Rotowire
Wentz signed a one-year contract with the Chiefs on Monday, Jordan Schultz of BleacherReport.com reports.
Wentz should slot in as Kansas City's top backup quarterback behind Patrick Mahomes in Kansas City, considering his competition includes Chris Oladokun and Ian Book as of now. Wentz completed 17 of 24 passes for 163 yards, two touchdowns and one interception to go along with 17 carries for 56 yards and a touchdown during the 2023 campaign as a reserve for the Rams.
... See More... See Less
Rams' Carson Wentz: Future uncertain after lone start
Rotowire
Wentz finished the 2023 regular season completing 17 of 24 pass attempts for 163 yards, two touchdowns and one interception and added 17 carries for 56 yards and a touchdown.
After Matthew Stafford went down with a thumb injury and missed part of Week 8 and all of Week 9, Brett Rypien came in and performed poorly (18-for-38 for 172 yards and an interception), prompting the Rams to take a chance on Wentz. For his part, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2016 Draft proved up to the task against the 49ers in Week 18, taking the reigns and helping Puka Nacua set the all-time rookie reception and receiving yard marks while turning in nearly as many rushing attempts in one game as he had in eight games with the Commanders in 2022. Wentz still wants to be a starting quarterback heading into his age-31 campaign, and the unrestricted free agent might get one more chance to prove he can helm an offense with the cavalcade of ineffective and injured quarterbacks that littered the NFL landscape in 2023. If that doesn't work out, a return to the Rams to be a quality backup behind Stafford seems like a distinct possibility.
