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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Anthony Richardson vs Baker Mayfield

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Anthony Richardson is the better fantasy play this season.

Anthony Richardson has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 3.5-PPG advantage is real (19.5 to 16.0), and Anthony Richardson's 25 touchdowns show scoring upside. Baker Mayfield is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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QBIndianapolis Colts#99PPG LEADER

Anthony Richardson

PPG

19.5

Games

Pass Yds

2,718

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

580

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 14

QBTampa Bay Buccaneers#19

Baker Mayfield

PPG

16.0

Games

Pass Yds

3,693

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

382

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 9

The Edge Chart

Anthony Richardson

Baker Mayfield

Head to Head

19.5 PPG16.0 PPG

13 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 9

Fantasy Tiers

Anthony Richardson: Tier 5 (Deep League) QB (ranked #99 at the position). Baker Mayfield: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) QB (ranked #19 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Anthony Richardson is producing at 89% of elite pace and Baker Mayfield at 73%. That ranking gap means Baker Mayfield carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Anthony Richardson vs Baker Mayfield: Who Should You Start?

Two quarterbacks who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Anthony Richardson (Indianapolis Colts) finished the 2025 season averaging 19.5 fantasy points per game in 13 games. Baker Mayfield (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) came in at 16.0 PPG over 17 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Anthony Richardson carries a 3.5-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Anthony Richardson offers meaningful rushing upside with 580 yards on the ground in 2025, which separates his floor from a pocket passer like Baker Mayfield (3693 passing yards, 26 touchdowns). In games where the passing matchup looks ugly, that rushing production can be the entire difference on a start/sit call.

Anthony Richardson has his bye in Week 14, and Baker Mayfield rests in Week 9. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at quarterback for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Anthony Richardson at a discount because your league-mates undervalue quarterback production, do it. Baker Mayfield is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Anthony Richardson (age 27) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons. Baker Mayfield (age 31) is on the back end of his prime. Strong now, but dynasty value declines year over year.

Did You Know?

•Anthony Richardson outscored Baker Mayfield by a projected 60 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Baker Mayfield played 17 games in 2025 compared to Anthony Richardson's 13. That durability gap means Baker Mayfield contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Baker Mayfield scored 27 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at quarterback.
•Anthony Richardson added 580 rushing yards in 2025, which historically correlates with a higher fantasy floor in bad passing matchups.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatRichardsonMayfield

PPG (Half-PPR)19.516.0

Games Played1317

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)254272

Passing Yards2,7183,693

Passing TDs1826

Pass Yds/Game209.1217.2

Rushing Yards580382

Rushing TDs71

Total TDs2527

TDs/Game1.91.6

Age-31

Experience-7 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 14Week 9

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Anthony Richardson holds the PPG edge with strong output at 19.5 points per game. Baker Mayfield averaged 16.0 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Anthony Richardson or Baker Mayfield in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Anthony Richardson has the edge at 19.5 PPG compared to Baker Mayfield's 16.0 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Anthony Richardson and Baker Mayfield average in 2025?▾

Anthony Richardson averaged 19.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Baker Mayfield averaged 16.0 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 3.5 points per game.

When are Anthony Richardson and Baker Mayfield's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Anthony Richardson (IND) has a bye in Week 14, and Baker Mayfield (TB) has a bye in Week 9. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Anthony Richardson or Baker Mayfield a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Anthony Richardson outscored Baker Mayfield by 3.5 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.