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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Anthony Richardson vs Jared Goff

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 2.0-PPG advantage is real (19.5 to 17.5), and Anthony Richardson's 25 touchdowns show scoring upside. Jared Goff 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

QBDetroit Lions#12

Jared Goff

PPG

17.5

Games

Pass Yds

4,564

Pass TDs

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Anthony Richardson

Jared Goff

Head to Head

19.5 PPG17.5 PPG

13 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Anthony Richardson: Tier 5 (Deep League) QB (ranked #99 at the position). Jared Goff: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) QB (ranked #12 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Anthony Richardson is producing at 89% of elite pace and Jared Goff at 80%. That ranking gap means Jared Goff carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Anthony Richardson vs Jared Goff: Who Should You Start?

Anthony Richardson and Jared Goff are both viable fantasy quarterbacks heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Anthony Richardson averaged 19.5 PPG across 13 games with the Indianapolis Colts, while Jared Goff posted 17.5 PPG in 17 appearances for the Detroit Lions.

A 2.0-PPG gap gives Anthony Richardson the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Anthony Richardson offers meaningful rushing upside with 580 yards on the ground in 2025, which separates his floor from a pocket passer like Jared Goff (4564 passing yards, 34 touchdowns). In games where the passing matchup looks ugly, that rushing production can be the entire difference on a start/sit call.

One scheduling note: Anthony Richardson is off Week 14 and Jared Goff Week 8. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in quarterback for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Anthony Richardson (age 27) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons. Jared Goff (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 Jared Goff by a projected 34 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jared Goff played 17 games in 2025 compared to Anthony Richardson's 13. That durability gap means Jared Goff contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Jared Goff scored 34 total touchdowns in 2025 (2.0 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▾

StatRichardsonGoff

PPG (Half-PPR)19.517.5

Games Played1317

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)254298

Passing Yards2,7184,564

Passing TDs1834

Pass Yds/Game209.1268.5

Rushing Yards58045

Rushing TDs70

Total TDs2534

TDs/Game1.92.0

Age-31

Experience-9 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 14Week 8

Summary

Anthony Richardson outscored Jared Goff by 2.0 PPG in 2025 (19.5 to 17.5). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Anthony Richardson or Jared Goff in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Anthony Richardson has the edge at 19.5 PPG compared to Jared Goff's 17.5 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 Jared Goff average in 2025?▾

Anthony Richardson averaged 19.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Jared Goff averaged 17.5 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 2.0 points per game.

When are Anthony Richardson and Jared Goff's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Anthony Richardson (IND) has a bye in Week 14, and Jared Goff (DET) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Anthony Richardson or Jared Goff a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Anthony Richardson outscored Jared Goff by 2.0 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.