# Carson Wentz Likely to Start Week 2

> Carson Wentz could start for Vikings in Week 2 if Kyler Murray doesn't clear concussion protocol.
- Title: Carson Wentz Likely to Start Week 2 · Fantasy Sports On SI
- Summary: Carson Wentz could start for Vikings in Week 2 if Kyler Murray doesn't clear concussion protocol. Carson Wentz is likely to start for the Minnesota Vikings…
- Keywords: carson wentz, kyler murray, minnesota vikings, week 2, concussion protocol, fantasy football, jalen coker, jordan addison, t.j. hockenson, aaron jones, sports, Carson
- Source: Fantasy Sports On SI — https://si.com/onsi/fantasy/fantasy-football-managers-rejoice-as-carson-wentz-is-likely-to-start-in-week-2-if-kyler-murray-not-cleared
- Published: 2026-09-16T16:15:02+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: carson wentz, kyler murray, minnesota vikings, week 2, concussion protocol, fantasy football, jalen coker, jordan addison, t.j. hockenson, aaron jones, sports
## Vikings' Week 1 game
The Vikings' opener saw Kyler Murray throw an ugly interception and leave with a concussion.
## Carson Wentz leads comeback
Carson Wentz took over and led the Vikings to a 17-point win where key fantasy players had a strong day.
## Wentz likely to start Week 2
ESPN's Dan Graziano reports the Vikings will likely start Carson Wentz in Week 2 if Kyler Murray fails concussion protocol.
## Wentz's recent performance
Wentz dug the team out of a 12-3 deficit and was 2-2 as a starter last year.
## J.J. McCarthy's struggles
The 2024 first-round pick J.J. McCarthy has struggled, making Wentz the best option for the Vikings roster.
## Fantasy impact
Wentz keeping the job is interesting as the Vikings scored 36 offensive points.
## Justin Jefferson's stats
Justin Jefferson had 8 receptions, 92 yards, and 2 touchdowns with 100% route completion.
## T.J. Hockenson's status
T.J. Hockenson caught a touchdown and earned TE9 status in half-PPR formats.
## Jordan Addison's potential
Jordan Addison might be the buy-low receiver of the week with 93.3% route completion and only 2 targets.
## Week 2 implications
Wentz has a multi-game sample in the environment of producing quality fantasy outputs for Week 2.
## Key takeaway

Carson Wentz is likely to start for the Minnesota Vikings in Week 2 if Kyler Murray fails concussion protocol.