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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Anthony Richardson vs Kyler Murray

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Anthony Richardson is the better fantasy play this season.

Anthony Richardson is the better play on a neutral week. 19.5 PPG with 3,298 yards gives a reliable baseline. Kyler Murray at 15.6 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Anthony Richardson higher, but do not fade Kyler Murray entirely.

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

QBArizona Cardinals#22

Kyler Murray

PPG

15.6

Games

Pass Yds

962

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

173

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Anthony Richardson

Kyler Murray

Head to Head

19.5 PPG15.6 PPG

13 GP5 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Anthony Richardson: Tier 5 (Deep League) QB (ranked #99 at the position). Kyler Murray: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) QB (ranked #22 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Anthony Richardson is producing at 89% of elite pace and Kyler Murray at 71%. That ranking gap means Kyler Murray carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Anthony Richardson vs Kyler Murray: Who Should You Start?

Deciding between Anthony Richardson and Kyler Murray is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Indianapolis Colts quarterback put up 19.5 PPG in 2025 over 13 games; Kyler Murray of the Arizona Cardinals averaged 15.6 in 5. A 3.9-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 3.9 points favors Anthony Richardson, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one quarterback to the other.

Anthony Richardson offers meaningful rushing upside with 580 yards on the ground in 2025, which separates his floor from a pocket passer like Kyler Murray (962 passing yards, 6 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 Kyler Murray is off Week 8. 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

Anthony Richardson is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Kyler Murray is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Anthony Richardson (age 27) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons. Kyler Murray (age 28) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons.

Did You Know?

•Anthony Richardson outscored Kyler Murray by a projected 66 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Anthony Richardson played 13 games in 2025 compared to Kyler Murray's 5. 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▾

StatRichardsonMurray

PPG (Half-PPR)19.515.6

Games Played135

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)25478

Passing Yards2,718962

Passing TDs186

Pass Yds/Game209.1192.4

Rushing Yards580173

Rushing TDs71

Total TDs257

TDs/Game1.91.4

Age-28

Experience-6 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 14Week 8

Summary

19.5 PPG for Anthony Richardson versus 15.6 for Kyler Murray in 2025. The baseline favors Anthony Richardson, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Anthony Richardson or Kyler Murray in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Anthony Richardson has the edge at 19.5 PPG compared to Kyler Murray's 15.6 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 Kyler Murray average in 2025?▾

Anthony Richardson averaged 19.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Kyler Murray averaged 15.6 PPG over 5 games. That is a difference of 3.9 points per game.

When are Anthony Richardson and Kyler Murray's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Anthony Richardson or Kyler Murray a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Anthony Richardson outscored Kyler Murray by 3.9 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.