Anthony Richardson or C.J. StroudWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Anthony Richardson is a Indianapolis Colts quarterback who averaged 19.5 fantasy points per game across 13 games in 2026. C.J. Stroud is a Houston Texans quarterback who averaged 18.4 fantasy points per game across 7 games in 2026. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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QBIndianapolis Colts

Anthony Richardson

PPG

19.5

Games

Pass Yds

2,718

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

580

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 14

QBHouston Texans#12 QB

C.J. Stroud

PPG

18.4

Games

Pass Yds

1,867

Pass TDs

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 8

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Anthony Richardson vs C.J. Stroud: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Anthony Richardson	C.J. Stroud
PPG (Half-PPR)	19.5	18.4
Games Played	13	7
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	254	129
Passing Yards	2,718	1,867
Passing TDs	18	11
Pass Yds/Game	209.1	266.7
Rushing Yards	580	80
Rushing TDs	7	1
Total TDs	25	12
TDs/Game	1.9	1.7
Age	-	25
Experience	-	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 8

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Anthony Richardson or C.J. Stroud in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Anthony Richardson and C.J. Stroud is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Anthony Richardson averaged 19.5 fantasy points per game in 2026 and C.J. Stroud averaged 18.4.

Should I draft Anthony Richardson or C.J. Stroud in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Anthony Richardson averaged 19.5 fantasy points per game across 13 games in 2026, and C.J. Stroud averaged 18.4 across 7. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Anthony Richardson and C.J. Stroud average in 2026?▾

Anthony Richardson averaged 19.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2026. C.J. Stroud averaged 18.4 PPG over 7 games. That is a difference of 1.1 points per game.

When are Anthony Richardson and C.J. Stroud's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Anthony Richardson (IND) has a bye in Week 14, and C.J. Stroud (HOU) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.