Carson Wentz named Vikings QB2, McCarthy drops to QB3
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Carson Wentz named Vikings QB2 over J.J. McCarthy
Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell confirmed that Carson Wentz, QB, Minnesota Vikings, is the backup quarterback heading into Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers. J.J. McCarthy, QB, Minnesota Vikings, drops to QB3.
Kyler Murray, QB, Minnesota Vikings, is the starter. Wentz beat out McCarthy for the backup role during the preseason.
What this means for McCarthy's fantasy value
This hurts McCarthy's near-term fantasy value in every format. He is not in line to play unless both Murray and Wentz go down. In dynasty leagues, the long-term picture depends on how this depth chart holds, but right now he is off the streaming radar entirely.
Wentz has no standalone fantasy value as a backup. If Murray misses time, Wentz becomes the name to monitor, not McCarthy.