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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Anthony Richardson vs Josh Allen

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Josh Allen is the better fantasy play this season.

Josh Allen has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 3.3-PPG advantage is real (22.8 to 19.5), and Josh Allen's 39 touchdowns show scoring upside. Anthony Richardson 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#99

Anthony Richardson

PPG

19.5

Games

Pass Yds

2,718

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

580

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 14

QBBuffalo Bills#1PPG LEADER

Josh Allen

PPG

22.8

Games

Pass Yds

3,668

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

579

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Anthony Richardson

Josh Allen

Head to Head

19.5 PPG22.8 PPG

13 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Anthony Richardson: Tier 5 (Deep League) QB (ranked #99 at the position). Josh Allen: Tier 1 (Elite) QB (ranked #1 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Anthony Richardson is producing at 89% of elite pace and Josh Allen at 104%. That ranking gap means Josh Allen carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Anthony Richardson vs Josh Allen: 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. Josh Allen (Buffalo Bills) came in at 22.8 PPG over 16 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Josh Allen carries a 3.3-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.

Both are dual-threat quarterbacks. Anthony Richardson added 580 rushing yards and Josh Allen chipped in 579, which gives them a higher weekly floor than traditional pocket passers when defenses take away the deep ball. That rushing production is the biggest reason their ceilings look different from drop-back QBs, and it is the stat that typically separates them on tough passing matchups.

One scheduling note: Anthony Richardson is off Week 14 and Josh Allen Week 7. 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

If you can acquire Josh Allen at a discount because your league-mates undervalue quarterback production, do it. Anthony Richardson 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. Josh Allen (age 29) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons.

Did You Know?

•Josh Allen outscored Anthony Richardson by a projected 56 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Josh Allen played 16 games in 2025 compared to Anthony Richardson's 13. That durability gap means Josh Allen contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Josh Allen scored 39 total touchdowns in 2025 (2.4 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▾

StatRichardsonAllen

PPG (Half-PPR)19.522.8

Games Played1316

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)254365

Passing Yards2,7183,668

Passing TDs1825

Pass Yds/Game209.1229.3

Rushing Yards580579

Rushing TDs714

Total TDs2539

TDs/Game1.92.4

Age-29

Experience-7 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 14Week 7

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Josh Allen holds the PPG edge with elite output at 22.8 points per game. Anthony Richardson averaged 19.5 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 Josh Allen in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Josh Allen has the edge at 22.8 PPG compared to Anthony Richardson's 19.5 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 Josh Allen average in 2025?▾

Anthony Richardson averaged 19.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Josh Allen averaged 22.8 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 3.3 points per game.

When are Anthony Richardson and Josh Allen's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Anthony Richardson (IND) has a bye in Week 14, and Josh Allen (BUF) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Anthony Richardson or Josh Allen a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Josh Allen outscored Anthony Richardson by 3.3 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.