Carson Wentz vs Cam Ward
Who should you start in Week 4? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 4
Start Carson Wentz this week, and it isn't close: 3.5 projected points separate them (13.8 vs 10.2).
Carson Wentz faces MIA, the 12th-friendliest matchup a QB can draw this week. Cam Ward faces BAL, the 32nd-friendliest matchup a QB can draw this week.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
The model takes Carson Wentz, and it isn't close: 16.2 points of value over replacement separate them (-39.9 vs -56.0).
The draft market hasn't priced this matchup yet, so treat it as a pure model call.
| Carson WentzMIN | Cam WardTEN | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 4 opponent | MIA | BAL | |
| Projected Week 4 points | 13.8 | 10.2 | Wentz +3.5 pts |
| Matchup rank (QB vs defense, of 32) | #12 | #32 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 228.9 | 212.7 | Wentz +16.2 pts |
| Points per game | 13.5 | 12.5 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -39.9 | -56.0 | Wentz +16.2 |
| Overall rank | #116 | #132 | Wentz by 16 |
| Position rank | QB24 | QB27 | |
| Market ADP | - | 173.1 | |
| Typical round (12-team) | - | Rd 15 | |
| Bye week | 6 | 9 |
Should I start Carson Wentz or Cam Ward in Week 4?
Start Carson Wentz this week, and it isn't close: 3.5 projected points separate them (13.8 vs 10.2).
Should I draft Carson Wentz or Cam Ward in 2026 fantasy football?
Carson Wentz. He projects 228.9 fantasy points with -39.9 value over replacement, vs 212.7 points and -56.0 for Cam Ward (QB, PPR).