Who Should I Start? Carson Wentz or Tanner McKee

Saturday, October 18, 11:45 AM

The Minnesota Vikings plan to give Carson Wentz at least one more start Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles, but managers should not risk starting Wentz, even in two-quarterback formats. With starter J.J. McCarthy (ankle) questionable and not yet ready to return from injury, the veteran will face the team with which he had his greatest success in the NFL. The Vikings have struggled often on offense this season, ranking 32nd in passing attempts, 29th in passing yards, and 31st in sack percentage allowed, numbers surely influenced by the team's injury struggles on the offensive line. Wentz was not listed on the final injury report himself, but did hurt his non-throwing shoulder in Week 5 and briefly left the game. Though the Eagles are only middle of the pack against fantasy quarterbacks, managers should look for a stronger matchup elsewhere.

Sunday, August 31, 6:27 PM

Philadelphia Eagles backup quarterback Tanner McKee (thumb) was not spotted at practice on Sunday, according to Eliot Shorr-Parks of 94WIP. McKee fractured his thumb earlier this month and has not practiced in roughly two weeks. The 25-year-old was solid while filling in last year, as he completed 30 of his 45 pass attempts for 323 yards, four touchdowns, and zero interceptions. With Thursday's regular-season opener fast approaching, it appears unlikely that McKee will be healthy enough to suit up. If he's inactive, Sam Howell would operate as the Eagles' No. 2 quarterback behind Jalen Hurts.