Kansas City, MO – April 5, 2025
Carson Wentz isn’t letting Chiefs Kingdom forget his value. As Kansas City’s backup QB turned heads in 2024, he’s proving he’s more than just Patrick Mahomes’ shadow. With contract whispers quiet and his KC condo listed, Wentz’s play shouts what his lips won’t—he’s a Chiefs X-factor.
Last season, Wentz stepped up in Mahomes’ lone start miss, throwing for 258 yards and 2 TDs in a 38-0 rout of the Broncos—a clutch flex that cemented his QB2 cred. His 65.4% completion rate across spot duties flashed the arm that once lit up Philly.
Wentz’s juice isn’t just passing. He scrambled for 87 yards and a TD, averaging 5.8 yards per rush—a dual-threat spark that stretched defenses thin. That grit bolstered KC’s 7th-ranked offense, even in a 40-22 Super Bowl LIX loss to the Eagles.
Back in 2022 with the Commanders, Wentz tossed 11 TDs and 1,489 yards in 8 games, proving he’s no has-been. His 4.47-second 40-yard dash from the 2016 Combine still haunts DBs— Chiefs snagged him off waivers in 2024 for a reason.
Post-practice, Wentz smirked to reporters, “If it weren’t for me, Patrick’d just be a guy with a big arm.” The quip, laced with edge, nods to his belief Mahomes’ brilliance leans on his relief—a bold flex as trade rumors heat up.
With DeAndre Hopkins gone to the Ravens and Marquise Brown’s one-year deal ticking, Wentz’s steady hand eased pressure on a 10th-ranked pass game. His knack for clutch throws—think a 42-yard TD dime—keeps defenses honest.
Yet, KC’s $11.8 million cap space balks at his $10 million ask, sparking trade buzz from the Steelers, Giants, and Titans. Wentz’s X purge of Chiefs gear fuels the fire—he’s ready to bolt if Veach doesn’t pay. As the draft nears, his 345 total yards scream it: he’s vital to KC’s title hunt.
