The Minnesota Vikings (2-2) will visit the Cleveland Browns (1-3) in Week 5. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding QB Carson Wentz.
Is Carson Wentz Playing in Week 5?
Wentz is not on the injury report and is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Vikings’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Carson Wentz in Week 5?
All things considered, I thought Wentz played fine in Ireland against the Steelers.
Of course, the problem would be “all things considered.”
The Vikings had no answer for the front of the Steelers, and while I’d write that off as a matchup thing, it’s not as if things get any easier with this week’s AFC North opponent.
Wentz completed his first 11 passes last week, six courtesy of Justin Jefferson. Embracing his WR1 is critical to his statistical profile, and his mobility is non-zero, but there isn’t really a path for him to consistently hit lineups. The ground game doesn’t demand enough respect from defenses, and that means they can work on limiting the efficiency of Jefferson.
He’s good enough to keep Minnesota’s pieces viable, but there should be no interest here in standard league types.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Wentz’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 5
Wentz is projected to score 9.7 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Wentz to throw for 118 yards and 0.9 passing touchdowns with 0.4 interceptions. Wentz could also add 11 rushing yards and 0.1 rushing touchdowns on the ground.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 5 Weather Impact: Vikings at Browns
The forecast for kickoff is 60 degrees Fahrenheit with 12 mph winds. Precipitation could lead to turnovers and affect the passing game.
