# Is Carson Wentz starting for the Vikings in Week 1?

Great question — here's the timeline from the Vikings' 2026 season (from the **Carson Wentz page**):

**No, Carson Wentz did not start Week 1.** Kyler Murray was named the starter after winning the QB competition in preseason. But Murray suffered a concussion in the *first quarter* of Week 1 against the Packers, and Wentz took over.

Wentz was electric off the bench: **12/19, 133 yards, 3 TDs, 0 INTs, 123.5 passer rating** — leading a 29-0 run to win 39-22. He became only the second QB in the Super Bowl era to throw 3+ TDs off the bench in a season opener.

So, looking ahead, **Wentz is now the Vikings' starter for however long Murray is in concussion protocol**. As Underdog Fantasy put it: *"Carson Wentz is now the starting quarterback of the Minnesota Vikings. Kyler Murray is in the concussion protocol."* ([hear the clip](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tj26UtGzam8&t=2779s))

If you're looking at Week 2 and beyond, Wentz is a premium streaming option with Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, and T.J. Hockenson at his disposal.

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Answered 2026-09-16 by ChatFFB — fantasy football answers from a live news wiki.
Source: https://chatffb.com/ask/is-carson-wentz-starting-for-the-vikings-in-week-1