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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Anthony Richardson vs Bryce Young

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Anthony Richardson is the better fantasy play this season.

The gap here is significant. Anthony Richardson outscored Bryce Young by 5.9 PPG in 2025 with 25 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Anthony Richardson is the clear pick. Bryce Young profiles as a matchup-dependent quarterback who can spike but lacks the consistent floor.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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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

QBCarolina Panthers#28

Bryce Young

PPG

13.6

Games

Pass Yds

3,011

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

216

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Anthony Richardson

Bryce Young

Head to Head

19.5 PPG13.6 PPG

13 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Anthony Richardson: Tier 5 (Deep League) QB (ranked #99 at the position). Bryce Young: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) QB (ranked #28 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Anthony Richardson is producing at 89% of elite pace and Bryce Young at 62%. That ranking gap means Bryce Young carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Anthony Richardson vs Bryce Young: Who Should You Start?

Deciding between Anthony Richardson and Bryce Young is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Indianapolis Colts quarterback put up 19.5 PPG in 2025 over 13 games; Bryce Young of the Carolina Panthers averaged 13.6 in 16. A 5.9-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 5.9 points favors Anthony Richardson, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one quarterback to the other.

Anthony Richardson offers meaningful rushing upside with 580 yards on the ground in 2025, which separates his floor from a pocket passer like Bryce Young (3011 passing yards, 23 touchdowns). In games where the passing matchup looks ugly, that rushing production can be the entire difference on a start/sit call.

Both share a Week 14 bye, which matters for roster construction. If you are stacking quarterbacks this deep on your bench, plan your replacement quarterback early.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Anthony Richardson is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Bryce Young is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Anthony Richardson (age 27) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons. Bryce Young (age 24) is in the early stages of his career with 5+ years of starter-caliber upside. His dynasty value is rising.

Did You Know?

•Anthony Richardson outscored Bryce Young by a projected 100 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Bryce Young played 16 games in 2025 compared to Anthony Richardson's 13. That durability gap means Bryce Young contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Anthony Richardson scored 25 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.9 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.
•Both players share a Week 14 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatRichardsonYoung

PPG (Half-PPR)19.513.6

Games Played1316

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)254218

Passing Yards2,7183,011

Passing TDs1823

Pass Yds/Game209.1188.2

Rushing Yards580216

Rushing TDs72

Total TDs2525

TDs/Game1.91.6

Age-24

Experience-2 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 14Week 14

Summary

19.5 PPG for Anthony Richardson versus 13.6 for Bryce Young in 2025. The baseline favors Anthony Richardson, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Anthony Richardson or Bryce Young in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Anthony Richardson has the edge at 19.5 PPG compared to Bryce Young's 13.6 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 Bryce Young average in 2025?▾

Anthony Richardson averaged 19.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Bryce Young averaged 13.6 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 5.9 points per game.

Do Anthony Richardson and Bryce Young share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Anthony Richardson and Bryce Young share a Week 14 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at quarterback for that week.

Is Anthony Richardson or Bryce Young a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Anthony Richardson outscored Bryce Young by 5.9 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.