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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Anthony Richardson vs Justin Fields

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 3.6-PPG advantage is real (19.5 to 15.9), and Anthony Richardson's 25 touchdowns show scoring upside. Justin Fields 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

QBNew York Jets#20

Justin Fields

PPG

15.9

Games

Pass Yds

1,259

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

383

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 9

The Edge Chart

Anthony Richardson

Justin Fields

Head to Head

19.5 PPG15.9 PPG

13 GP9 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 9

Fantasy Tiers

Anthony Richardson: Tier 5 (Deep League) QB (ranked #99 at the position). Justin Fields: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) QB (ranked #20 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Anthony Richardson is producing at 89% of elite pace and Justin Fields at 72%. That ranking gap means Justin Fields carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Anthony Richardson vs Justin Fields: 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. Justin Fields (New York Jets) came in at 15.9 PPG over 9 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Anthony Richardson carries a 3.6-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 Justin Fields (1259 passing yards, 7 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 Justin Fields Week 9. 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 Anthony Richardson at a discount because your league-mates undervalue quarterback production, do it. Justin Fields 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. Justin Fields (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 Justin Fields by a projected 61 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Anthony Richardson played 13 games in 2025 compared to Justin Fields's 9. 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▾

StatRichardsonFields

PPG (Half-PPR)19.515.9

Games Played139

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)254143

Passing Yards2,7181,259

Passing TDs187

Pass Yds/Game209.1139.9

Rushing Yards580383

Rushing TDs74

Total TDs2511

TDs/Game1.91.2

Age-27

Experience-4 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 14Week 9

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Anthony Richardson holds the PPG edge with strong output at 19.5 points per game. Justin Fields averaged 15.9 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 Justin Fields in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Anthony Richardson has the edge at 19.5 PPG compared to Justin Fields's 15.9 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 Justin Fields average in 2025?▾

Anthony Richardson averaged 19.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Justin Fields averaged 15.9 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 3.6 points per game.

When are Anthony Richardson and Justin Fields's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Anthony Richardson (IND) has a bye in Week 14, and Justin Fields (NYJ) has a bye in Week 9. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Anthony Richardson or Justin Fields a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Anthony Richardson outscored Justin Fields by 3.6 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.