Carson Wentz · Gardner Minshew II · 2026 week 9

Carson Wentz or Gardner Minshew II?

Wondering who you should start this week — Carson Wentz or Gardner Minshew II? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.

Start Carson WentzCarson Wentz projects 2.8 PPR points clear of Gardner Minshew II in week 9, drawing BUF — the 11th-ranked matchup for QBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 9	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Carson Wentz START	vs BUF	14.4	11th	12.8	86	healthy
Gardner Minshew II	@ SEA	11.6	31st · tough	19.5	127	healthy

QBs vs BUF recently: Matthew Stafford 27.3 pts (W5) · Kirk Cousins 19.5 pts (W6) · Joe Fagnano 0.9 pts (W8).

QBs vs SEA recently: Bo Nix 4.5 pts (W6) · Patrick Mahomes 7 pts (W7) · Caleb Williams 14 pts (W8).

🎓 The coach's read

Carson Wentz projects 2.8 points higher in PPR.
Carson Wentz faces BUF, 11th most generous to QBs.
Gardner Minshew II faces SEA, 31st most generous to QBs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Gardner Minshew II carries the higher trade value — 127 against 86 (a 32% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Gardner Minshew II gets the most. Momentum: Carson Wentz +88 and Gardner Minshew II +137 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.