In a chill Kansas City, Andy Reid is a chill guy… And why wouldn’t he be? The Chiefs are sitting pretty at 15-1, locked in as the AFC’s top seed, and laser-focused on a potential 3-peat. With the postseason looming, it’s time to give the big names a breather. But hold on—Andy’s got a twist for us. Enter Carson Wentz, the backup QB Reid thinks could hold his own if needed.

Reid didn’t hold back when asked about Wentz, saying, “I think he’s done a good job there. The guys have confidence in him.” Confidence is key, right? Plus, Coach Reid knows a thing or two about grooming quarterbacks.

But it’s not just the coach hyping him up. Chiefs wideout Nikko Remigio chimed in, raving about Wentz’s performance: “Our chemistry has been developing since OTAs. Now that we’re out here running the offense and plays that we know on our timing? He’s slinging that thing.”

Wait, did Remigio just say Wentz should be a starter somewhere? Yep, he sure did. “He definitely should be a starter somewhere. I’m excited for him.” That’s high praise for a guy who’s been living in Patrick Mahomes’ shadow all season. And that’s coming from the weapon, Reid called, “Reliable,” and said, “… He [Remigio] can do all the stuff.”

Maybe Wentz isn’t just a backup. Maybe he’s Kansas City’s not-so-secret weapon heading into the playoffs. But there might be some greener pastures elsewhere for him where he could get more snaps.

Can Carson Wentz cook as a starter?

Alright, Giants fans, let’s huddle up. The team’s 45-33 win over the Colts last Sunday didn’t just put a W in the column—it also nudged them down to fourth in the 2025 NFL Draft order. That’s a tough pill to swallow when you’re eyeing top QB prospects like Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders or Miami’s Cam Ward. So, what’s the play here? WFAN’s Boomer Esiason thinks he’s got the answer: Carson Wentz.

Yup, you heard that right. The former NFL MVP floated Wentz (or even Kirk Cousins) as a “stop-gap” solution for the Big Blue while they figure out their franchise QB plans for 2026. Esiason’s take? “Go out and find a Carson Wentz or a Kirk Cousins… worry about it next year.”

It’s a bold call, but not without its logic. Wentz is cheaper than Cousins and, let’s be honest, might keep the Giants in contention without completely tanking their draft hopes.

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But here’s the twist: Esiason doesn’t even think Sanders or Ward are worth the hype at No. 1 or No. 2. “I don’t see anyone on this board right now who is worth what it would take to get them,” he said, adding, “Is [Ward] gonna be Jayden Daniels or CJ Stroud, or is he gonna be Anthony Richardson?” A valid question for a team that can’t afford another whiff at quarterback.

Wentz’s recent numbers—1,938 yards, 13 TDs, and 10 INTs over three seasons—don’t scream “elite,” but hey, he’s serviceable, right? Cousins might be a shinier option, but signing him risks winning too much and blowing their draft position for 2026. So, what’s your call? Wentz, Cousins, or a year of mediocrity while waiting for the perfect QB prospect? Either way, the Giants are on the clock—metaphorically and literally.