Carson Wentz Fantasy

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. said that new quarterback Carson Wentz "is on a mission" to prove that his disastrous final season with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2020 was an aberration. Pittman was also impressed by Wentz's arm strength during one of their throwing sessions. "But I can just tell that he's so focused on whatever it is -- proving himself, winning a Super Bowl, or just whatever it is, he's just lasered in," Pittman said. Wentz looked like a perennial Pro Bowler in his first two seasons, but injuries have gotten in the way, and he fell flat last year. Leaving an injured offensive line in Philly and moving to an elite O-line in Indy will be a great start as Wentz tries to rehabilitate his image. However, fantasy managers won't be considering him as anything more than a QB2 with some upside left until he proves otherwise.

May. 26th • 1:30 PM

The Indianapolis Colts made a blockbuster trade to acquire quarterback Carson Wentz from the Philadelphia Eagles this offseason because they believe in his connection with head coach Frank Reich from their time together in Philadelphia. "I almost see the same thing with Carson here over the first month and a half where it's a pretty seamless transition for Carson just because of his relationship with Frank, who also happens to be the play-caller," general manager Chris Ballard said. After a disastrous 2020 season with the Eagles, the Colts believe they can get the most out of Wentz and turn his career around. Wentz had an MVP-type season in his last year with Reich in 2017. Fantasy managers in dynasty/keeper leagues are hopeful that the reunion with Reich will pay immediate dividends, while those in single-year formats should see him as merely a QB2 with the potential for more.

May. 6th • 1:16 PM

The Philadelphia Eagles have agreed to trade quarterback Carson Wentz to the Indianapolis Colts on Thursday in exchange for a 2021 third-round pick and a conditional 2022 second-round pick that could turn into a first-rounder, according to league sources. Wentz had the worst season of his career in 2020 and was benched in favor of rookie Jalen Hurts late in the season as a result. He'll reunite with head coach Frank Reich in Indy after the two worked together in Philadelphia. Hopefully for Wentz's fantasy managers in dynasty/keeper leagues, Reich can return the former second overall pick in 2016 to prominence. However, the Colts are more of a run-first team and aren't exactly flush with receiving talent, plus T.Y. Hilton is a free agent. Wentz could benefit from the change of scenery, but he'll be a low-end QB2 in single-year leagues in 2021 with a lot to prove. Back in Philly, this trade signals the beginning of the Hurts era for the Eagles.

Feb. 18th • 11:57 AM