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Carson Wentz 2022 NFL Player Outlook: Medium Ceiling Low Price
2 years agoAfter one season with the Indianapolis Colts, quarterback Carson Wentz was traded to the Washington Commanders for draft picks this offseason. Last year was a tale of two halves for Wentz. He scored as a top-10 fantasy quarterback for the first nine weeks while throwing for 17 touchdowns and three interceptions. The former No.2 overall pick averaged 18.6 fantasy points per game. He threw 10 touchdowns and three interceptions in the final eight games, averaging 12.2 fantasy points per game. Wentz finished the season as QB13. Now Wentz is in Washington, where his weapons are wide receivers Terry McLaurin, Curtis Samuel, Cam Sims, Dyami Brown; tight end Logan Thomas if he returns and stays healthy; and running backs Antonio Gibson and J.D. McKissic. According to Fantasy Pros, Wentz has the fourth easiest quarterback schedule. His current ADP is #156. FFPC best ball drafters are taking Wentz an average of 25th among quarterbacks. In 2021 Washington threw the ball 55% of the time in neutral situations (21st), and they ranked 20th in neutral pace. There is no reason to believe they will suddenly become a team that airs the ball out, as Wentz has the 21st passing grade with the 32nd adjusted completion rate per Pro Football Focus. In 2021, the 29-year-old ranked 16th in pass attempts, 10th in touchdown passes, 15th among quarterbacks in rushing yards, and 14th in total fantasy points. He also ranked in the bottom half of quarterbacks in average depth of throws and finished 32nd overall on-target percentage. Wentz was 21st among all qualified passers as only 54.3% of his throws 15-yards or more were considered on-target passes (per Sports Info Solutions). The former Philadelphia Eagle has not averaged more than 20 fantasy points since 2018. His ceiling is game dependent. In single quarterback redraft, he is a streaming option best to pick up on waivers. Wentz is an option in Superflex and Two-QB leagues if you can get him in the late rounds as your third quarterback to plug and play.
