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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Anthony Richardson vs Jordan Love

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 3.8-PPG advantage is real (19.5 to 15.7), and Anthony Richardson's 25 touchdowns show scoring upside. Jordan Love 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

QBGreen Bay Packers#21

Jordan Love

PPG

15.7

Games

Pass Yds

3,381

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

199

Bye

Week 5

The Edge Chart

Anthony Richardson

Jordan Love

Head to Head

19.5 PPG15.7 PPG

13 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Anthony Richardson: Tier 5 (Deep League) QB (ranked #99 at the position). Jordan Love: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) QB (ranked #21 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Anthony Richardson is producing at 89% of elite pace and Jordan Love at 71%. That ranking gap means Jordan Love carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Anthony Richardson vs Jordan Love: Who Should You Start?

Anthony Richardson and Jordan Love 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 Jordan Love posted 15.7 PPG in 15 appearances for the Green Bay Packers.

A 3.8-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 Jordan Love (3381 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.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Anthony Richardson sits Week 14 while Jordan Love is off Week 5. 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. Jordan Love 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. Jordan Love (age 27) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons.

Did You Know?

•Anthony Richardson outscored Jordan Love by a projected 65 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jordan Love played 15 games in 2025 compared to Anthony Richardson's 13. That durability gap means Jordan Love 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▾

StatRichardsonLove

PPG (Half-PPR)19.515.7

Games Played1315

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)254236

Passing Yards2,7183,381

Passing TDs1823

Pass Yds/Game209.1225.4

Rushing Yards580199

Rushing TDs70

Total TDs2523

TDs/Game1.91.5

Age-27

Experience-5 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 14Week 5

Summary

Anthony Richardson outscored Jordan Love by 3.8 PPG in 2025 (19.5 to 15.7). 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 Jordan Love in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Anthony Richardson has the edge at 19.5 PPG compared to Jordan Love's 15.7 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 Jordan Love average in 2025?▾

Anthony Richardson averaged 19.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Jordan Love averaged 15.7 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 3.8 points per game.

When are Anthony Richardson and Jordan Love's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Anthony Richardson (IND) has a bye in Week 14, and Jordan Love (GB) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Anthony Richardson or Jordan Love a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Anthony Richardson outscored Jordan Love by 3.8 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.