Who Should I Start? Carson Wentz or Baker Mayfield


Week 3 Projections

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0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

Carson Wentz News

Carson Wentz Unremarkable As Bad Weather Impacts Game

Sunday, September 20, 12:50 PM

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz went into game-manager mode during terrible weather conditions on Sunday in Chicago, completing 11 of 20 passes for 143 yards without a touchdown or a turnover in his team's 9-3 win. The veteran backup made a pair of key throws for first downs on Minnesota's last drive, though the Vikings favored the run on a day when neither side scored a touchdown. It was an underwhelming set of circumstances for fantasy managers who started Wentz this week, but he ultimately helped the Vikings win a second straight game to start the season. He's likely headed back to the sideline, as starter Kyler Murray (concussion) is reportedly on track to be ready for Week 3 at Tampa Bay.


Week 3 Projections

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Yds.
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Rec. Rec.
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21.5 20.5 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.0

Baker Mayfield News

Baker Mayfield Dislocates Right Thumb, Likely to Miss Time

Sunday, September 27, 4:01 PM

Updating a previous report, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (thumb) reportedly suffered a dislocated right thumb, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Mayfield is expected to get an MRI on Monday to assess the damage, but is likely to miss time, per Rapoport. Mayfield left a 23-16 Week 3 loss to the Minnesota Vikings late in the fourth quarter. Mayfield walked off the field with medical staff, while clutching his hand, before heading back to the locker room for further evaluation. Unfortunately for Mayfield, the injury took place on a fourth-and-13 play in which he was intercepted by Minnesota linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel. Tampa Bay backup quarterback Jalon Daniels will likely start for the Buccaneers if Mayfield does miss any time.


Carson Wentz vs. Baker Mayfield

Still trying to decide between Wentz and Mayfield? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that Carson Wentz is projected to score 0.0 points this week while Baker Mayfield is projected to score 21.5 points.