Carson Wentz Start or sit, Week 9
QB · Minnesota Vikings · #11
Status
- Depth chart
- QB #2
- Offense
- College
- North Dakota State
- Experience
- 11 seasons
Week
Week 9
Matchup
Buffalo Bills
DFS salary
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Projection
6.0
Recent form
2026 season (2 games): 276 pass yds · 5 rush yds
- Wk 2@ CHIW 9-3143 pass yds, 6 rush yds4.3 pts
- Wk 1vs GBW 39-22133 pass yds, 3 pass TD, -1 rush yds17.2 pts
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| 2026 · MIN | 2 | 23 | 39 |
| 2025 · MIN | 5 | 110 | 169 |
Carson Wentz: quick answers
- Who does Carson Wentz play in week 9?
- Carson Wentz faces Buffalo Bills with the Minnesota Vikings.
- Is Carson Wentz injured?
- Carson Wentz has no injury designation right now.
What's happening with Carson Wentz
With a wave of starting quarterback injuries around the league, Joe Milton, Carson Wentz and Drew Lock are being floated as potential Week 9 fantasy streaming options. None is a clear starter, but the thin landscape at the position has fantasy managers considering all three as fill-in plays.
Source:New York PostOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
Carson Wentz was elevated to Minnesota's starting quarterback role over Kyler Murray after the Vikings' loss to Detroit, setting up a matchup against Josh Allen and the Bills. Stephen A. Smith offered a bold take on Wentz's standing heading into that game, adding extra attention to the quarterback situation.
Source:ClutchPointsOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
Buffalo-area coverage this week looked ahead to the Bills' matchup with Minnesota, questioning whether Carson Wentz gives the Vikings extra firepower as their quarterback. The analysis centers on how Wentz's presence under center could shape Minnesota's offensive approach and overall threat level heading into the game.
Source:Buffalo RumblingsOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
Carson Wentz is set to start at quarterback for Minnesota on Monday night against Buffalo, stepping in with Kyler Murray unavailable due to a hamstring issue. Wentz reportedly received a strong vote of confidence from the team heading into the game as he prepares for the spotlight start.
Source:HeavyOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
Kyler Murray is sidelined with an injury, forcing Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell to confirm Carson Wentz as the starter for Monday's game against Buffalo. The switch puts added pressure on the coaching staff to adjust the offense around Wentz while Murray recovers and awaits his return to the lineup.
Source:Daily NorsemanOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
Latest Wentz news
The Vikings could be ready to make a trade for a quarterback, if they lose Monday night
The Vikings could be ready to make a trade for a quarterback, if they lose Monday night
- Fantasy
Fantasy football QB chaos has managers turning to unlikely Week 9 streaming options
With several starting quarterbacks injured, fantasy managers are being pointed toward streaming options like Drew Lock, Carson Wentz and Joe Milton for Week 9.
Stephen A. Smith drops head-turning Carson Wentz declaration ahead of Vikings’ Josh Allen, Bills matchup
Stephen A. Smith made a bold comment about Carson Wentz ahead of the Vikings' matchup with Josh Allen and the Bills, after Wentz was elevated over Kyler Murray following Minnesota's loss to Detroit.
- Fantasy
Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 9? Bo Nix, Drew Lock, C.J. Stroud, Bryce Young, Geno Smith, Jordan Love, Matthew Stafford, Carson Wentz, Joe Burrow, Justin Herbert
RotoBaller offers Week 9 fantasy start/sit advice for quarterbacks including Bo Nix, Drew Lock, C.J. Stroud, Bryce Young, Geno Smith, Jordan Love, Matthew Stafford, Carson Wentz, Joe Burrow and Justin Herbert.
Does Carson Wentz make the Minnesota Vikings a bigger threat to Buffalo Bills?
Buffalo Rumblings previews the Bills' upcoming opponent, examining whether Carson Wentz makes the Vikings a more dangerous threat than usual.
Vikings QB Carson Wentz Gets Massive Message Ahead of Week 9 Start
With Kyler Murray sidelined by a sore hamstring, the Vikings are starting Carson Wentz at quarterback for Monday night's game against Buffalo, and he's received a significant message heading into the start.
O’Connell Must Adapt or the Offense Stays Stuck
With Kyler Murray injured, Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell has confirmed Carson Wentz will start Monday against Buffalo, putting pressure on the coaching staff to adjust the offense.
Carson Wentz has easy solution to Justin Jefferson’s frustration: ‘Just get him the rock’
Carson Wentz suggested the simple fix for Justin Jefferson's frustration is for the Vikings to get him the ball more, as Minnesota looks to bounce back from its first loss against Buffalo in Week 9.