Carson Wentz or Sam Darnold?
Who to start in Week 4, who is better for the rest of the season, and who carries more trade value — from the FantasyPros expert consensus and the LeagueLogs Market Index.
Week 4 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 5 at 6:11 AM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Sam Darnold
- Rest of season: Sam Darnold — 4 of 4 experts
- Trade value: Sam Darnold
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Carson Wentz | Sam Darnold | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 4 experts rank Carson Wentz ahead · 4 rank Sam Darnold ahead | QB38#35–#42 | QB21#18–#25edge |
| Week 4 | QB38#35–#50 | QB19#14–#22edge |
| Week 4 projection (PPR) | 0.4 | 17.0edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 2 #367 overall | 7 #128 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | — | +7 ranks · +34 val |
| Rostered | 1% | 51% |
| Bye | 6 | 11 |
| Status | No injury designation | No injury designation |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Who should I start in Week 4, Carson Wentz or Sam Darnold?
- Sam Darnold. This week's consensus has Carson Wentz at QB38 (range #35–#50) and Sam Darnold at QB19 (range #14–#22). Projections: 0.4 vs 17.0 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Carson Wentz or Sam Darnold?
- Sam Darnold. Rest-of-season consensus: Carson Wentz QB38 (range #35–#42) vs Sam Darnold QB21 (range #18–#25). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Sam Darnold ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Carson Wentz for Sam Darnold?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Carson Wentz is ranked #367 overall and Sam Darnold #128, so Sam Darnold carries more trade value and a one-for-one favors the side receiving him. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.