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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Anthony Richardson vs Carson Wentz

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Anthony Richardson is the better fantasy play this season.

Anthony Richardson is clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 19.5 PPG and 3,298 total yards in 2025, the production separation is too wide to overcome on matchup alone. Carson Wentz (14.1 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Anthony Richardson as the starter and Carson Wentz as depth.

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

QBMinnesota Vikings#26

Carson Wentz

PPG

14.1

Games

Pass Yds

1,216

Pass TDs

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Anthony Richardson

Carson Wentz

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19.5 PPG14.1 PPG

13 GP5 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Anthony Richardson: Tier 5 (Deep League) QB (ranked #99 at the position). Carson Wentz: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) QB (ranked #26 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Anthony Richardson is producing at 89% of elite pace and Carson Wentz at 64%. That ranking gap means Carson Wentz carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Anthony Richardson vs Carson Wentz: 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. Carson Wentz (Minnesota Vikings) came in at 14.1 PPG over 5 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Anthony Richardson carries a 5.4-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 Carson Wentz (1216 passing yards, 6 touchdowns). In games where the passing matchup looks ugly, that rushing production can be the entire difference on a start/sit call.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Anthony Richardson sits Week 14 while Carson Wentz is off Week 6. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Anthony Richardson at a discount because your league-mates undervalue quarterback production, do it. Carson Wentz 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. Carson Wentz (age 33) is on the back end of his prime. Strong now, but dynasty value declines year over year.

Did You Know?

•Anthony Richardson outscored Carson Wentz by a projected 92 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Anthony Richardson played 13 games in 2025 compared to Carson Wentz's 5. That durability gap means Anthony Richardson 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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatRichardsonWentz

PPG (Half-PPR)19.514.1

Games Played135

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)25471

Passing Yards2,7181,216

Passing TDs186

Pass Yds/Game209.1243.2

Rushing Yards58057

Rushing TDs70

Total TDs256

TDs/Game1.91.2

Age-33

Experience-9 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 14Week 6

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Anthony Richardson holds the PPG edge with strong output at 19.5 points per game. Carson Wentz averaged 14.1 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 Carson Wentz in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Anthony Richardson has the edge at 19.5 PPG compared to Carson Wentz's 14.1 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 Carson Wentz average in 2025?▾

Anthony Richardson averaged 19.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Carson Wentz averaged 14.1 PPG over 5 games. That is a difference of 5.4 points per game.

When are Anthony Richardson and Carson Wentz's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Anthony Richardson (IND) has a bye in Week 14, and Carson Wentz (MIN) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Anthony Richardson or Carson Wentz a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Anthony Richardson outscored Carson Wentz by 5.4 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.