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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Anthony Richardson vs Lamar Jackson

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 3.0-PPG advantage is real (19.5 to 16.5), and Anthony Richardson's 25 touchdowns show scoring upside. Lamar Jackson 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

QBBaltimore Ravens#16

Lamar Jackson

PPG

16.5

Games

Pass Yds

2,549

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

349

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Anthony Richardson

Lamar Jackson

Head to Head

19.5 PPG16.5 PPG

13 GP13 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Anthony Richardson: Tier 5 (Deep League) QB (ranked #99 at the position). Lamar Jackson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) QB (ranked #16 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Anthony Richardson is producing at 89% of elite pace and Lamar Jackson at 75%. That ranking gap means Lamar Jackson carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Anthony Richardson vs Lamar Jackson: 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. Lamar Jackson (Baltimore Ravens) came in at 16.5 PPG over 13 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Anthony Richardson carries a 3.0-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 Lamar Jackson (2549 passing yards, 21 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 Lamar Jackson is off Week 7. 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. Lamar Jackson 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. Lamar Jackson (age 29) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons.

Did You Know?

•Anthony Richardson outscored Lamar Jackson by a projected 51 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•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▾

StatRichardsonJackson

PPG (Half-PPR)19.516.5

Games Played1313

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)254215

Passing Yards2,7182,549

Passing TDs1821

Pass Yds/Game209.1196.1

Rushing Yards580349

Rushing TDs72

Total TDs2523

TDs/Game1.91.8

Age-29

Experience-7 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 14Week 7

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Anthony Richardson holds the PPG edge with strong output at 19.5 points per game. Lamar Jackson averaged 16.5 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 Lamar Jackson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Anthony Richardson has the edge at 19.5 PPG compared to Lamar Jackson's 16.5 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 Lamar Jackson average in 2025?▾

Anthony Richardson averaged 19.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Lamar Jackson averaged 16.5 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 3.0 points per game.

When are Anthony Richardson and Lamar Jackson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Anthony Richardson or Lamar Jackson a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Anthony Richardson outscored Lamar Jackson by 3.0 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.