7th round draft pick with 33 touches as a rookie is going to miss the most important weeks of camp, not great for his chances of seeing the field this year. Alternatively, gives Tuten a clearer path to 3rd down work. Seemed likely Tuten would be getting early down receiving work regardless, but this a bit of a boost to his role IMO

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NegativeProjectionAug 18, 2026Daily Norseman

Forness rated Wentz unplayable in a regular season game based on preseason Week 1 tape; slow to the line, mechanically inconsistent, and unable to reliably operate the offense. The backup quarterback situation is borderline catastrophic.

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PositiveUsageAug 17, 2026Kyle

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I've been vocally out on Justin Jefferson at cost because of my concerns with Kyler Murray, but more so because of the RBs going near his ADP But something that I think is getting lost in the shuffle was how Jefferson performed with Carson Wentz at QB last season (Weeks 3-7) - 29.4% Target Share (WR4) - 99.5 Receiving YPG (WR3) - 2.73 YPRR (WR4) - 17.2 FPG (WR6) Jefferson scored zero receiving TDs during this span, and was still a top-6 producer at the WR position Metrics per @FantasyPtsData

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PositiveUsageAug 16, 2026Hayden Winks

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Vikings giving Carson Wentz twice as many snaps as JJ McCarthy is an odd choice if they are actually trying to develop him. Occam's razor: They are done.

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PositiveUsageAug 16, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Carson Wentz got more action than intended in the preseason game due to an injury to Max Brosmer and finished with a 103.6 QB rating and a nice TD pass to Myles Price; the source notes Wentz looked more comfortable in the offense and it's worth watching to see whether it was an anomaly or the new reality.

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PositiveProjectionAug 16, 2026Daily Norseman

Wentz received more preseason action than intended due to an injury to Max Brosmer and finished with a 103.6 QB rating and a nice TD pass to Myles Price. The source notes Wentz looked more comfortable in the offense, and it's worth monitoring whether this was an anomaly or signals a new reality in the QB2 competition.

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PositiveNewsAug 15, 2026Chuck Bass

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Noticed something about JJ McCarthy and Carson Wentz

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PositiveUsageAug 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wentz threw a go-ahead one-yard touchdown pass to Myles Price in the third quarter, helping the Vikings take the lead in the preseason game.

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PositiveRoleAug 15, 2026Daily Norseman

Quarterback Carson Wentz played multiple series in the preseason game, throwing a one-yard touchdown pass to Myles Price that gave the Vikings a 13-10 lead. He also completed a 28-yard pass to Price and a 17-yard pass to Jeshaun Jones on the same drive, demonstrating efficiency in limited action.

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PositiveRoleAug 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wentz took over at quarterback in the second half and led an efficient drive, connecting on a 28-yard pass to Myles Price and a 17-yard pass to Jeshaun Jones to get into New York territory. Wentz then threw a one-yard touchdown pass to Price in the end zone, making the ultimate difference on the scoreboard as the Vikings defeated the Giants 13-10. Wentz also had to return to the game late when Max Brosmer suffered an injury.

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NegativeUsageAug 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Carson Wentz's snap distribution in the preseason game will depend on how the quarterback hierarchy is divided after J.J. McCarthy's playing time concludes.

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NegativeUsageAug 15, 2026Daily Norseman

Carson Wentz's snap distribution in the preseason game is uncertain following J.J. McCarthy's playing time; the source questions how snaps will be divided between Wentz and Max Brosmer after McCarthy departs the game.

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NegativeRoleAug 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Expected to get the bulk of playing time in the preseason opener against Giants rookies, serving as the primary backup quarterback behind Kyler Murray with J.J. McCarthy receiving very limited snaps.

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NegativeProjectionAug 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Vikings backup QB out-played J.J. McCarthy last season. In preseason Week 1, Wentz threw an incredible high-arching goal line fade that was hauled in one-handedly by depth WR Myles Price.

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NegativeRoleAug 13, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Serving as the Vikings' No. 3 quarterback behind Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy; took more reps during training camp Day 12 than he had taken all camp, according to practice reports.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 13, 2026Daily Norseman

Named Vikings No. 3 quarterback behind Kyler Murray and JJ McCarthy. According to practice reports from August 11, Wentz took more reps during training camp Day 12 than he had taken throughout the entire camp to that point, suggesting increased involvement in the backup rotation.

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PositiveRoleAug 13, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Carson Wentz is available for Minnesota in the preseason Week 1 opener against New York; Wentz's participation along with Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy gives the Vikings one of the deepest quarterback rooms on the slate, allowing them to keep moving the ball even after opening units leave.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 13, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Carson Wentz rounds out the Vikings QB depth chart behind starter Kyler Murray and backup J.J. McCarthy following the team's QB competition resolution on Aug. 12.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 13, 2026Daily Norseman

Carson Wentz is competing with J.J. McCarthy for the backup quarterback job with the Vikings. Kevin O'Connell would be at least as comfortable with Wentz as the primary backup as McCarthy.

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 12, 2026Hayden Winks

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Carson Wentz making an abnormal $3M this year to be QB3 unless the Vikings trade JJ McCarthy away to a Harbaugh or the Jets or elsewhere.

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NegativeRoleAug 11, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Listed as Vikings' No. 3 quarterback behind Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy. While not a preferred starter at this point in his career, he is a viable backup option for Minnesota.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 11, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wentz was re-signed by the Vikings as a backup and appears third on the depth chart behind Murray and McCarthy. The former No. 2 overall pick in 2016 started five games in 2025 while McCarthy was injured, posting a 2-3 record before suffering a season-ending shoulder injury in Week 8. He is on a one-year, $3 million contract and may be the preferred QB2 option over McCarthy.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 11, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Positioned as a potential backup quarterback option for the Vikings alongside Max Brosmer. The article notes it would be "very telling" if Wentz is named QB2 instead of J.J. McCarthy when the regular season begins, suggesting Wentz started in 2025 over McCarthy and remains in consideration for the backup role.

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PositiveRoleAug 10, 2026Footballguys

Carson Wentz has been described as the best-looking quarterback in Minnesota camp, suggesting strong performance during training camp despite being third on the depth chart.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 9, 2026PlayerProfiler Fantasy Football Podcast Network

Scott Pianowski notes that Carson Wentz is currently third on the Vikings' depth chart but suggests he could potentially provide a 'Joe Flacco-style' veteran spark if the primary options fail. Pianowski is willing to give him a chance given his past MVP-level performance.

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NegativeRoleAug 8, 2026Daily Norseman

Wentz got a few more reps than normal in team drills today; source notes neither he nor Brosmer normally get more than a few reps in team drills, so this isn't saying much but is worth mentioning.

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