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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Anthony Richardson vs Malik Willis

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Anthony Richardson is the better fantasy play this season.

Anthony Richardson is clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 19.5 PPG and 3,298 total yards in 2025, the production separation is too wide to overcome on matchup alone. Malik Willis (12.8 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Anthony Richardson as the starter and Malik Willis as depth.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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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#30

Malik Willis

PPG

12.8

Games

Pass Yds

422

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

123

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 5

The Edge Chart

Anthony Richardson

Malik Willis

Head to Head

19.5 PPG12.8 PPG

13 GP4 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Anthony Richardson: Tier 5 (Deep League) QB (ranked #99 at the position). Malik Willis: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) QB (ranked #30 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Anthony Richardson is producing at 89% of elite pace and Malik Willis at 58%. That ranking gap means Malik Willis carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Anthony Richardson vs Malik Willis: Who Should You Start?

There is a real production gap between these two quarterbacks. Anthony Richardson (Indianapolis Colts) averaged 19.5 PPG over 13 games in 2025, outscoring Malik Willis (Green Bay Packers, 12.8 PPG) by 6.7 points per week. That separation would need a significant matchup swing to overcome.

A 6.7-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 Malik Willis (422 passing yards, 3 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 Malik Willis Week 5. 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. Malik Willis 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. Malik Willis (age 26) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons.

Did You Know?

•Anthony Richardson outscored Malik Willis by a projected 114 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Anthony Richardson played 13 games in 2025 compared to Malik Willis's 4. 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▾

StatRichardsonWillis

PPG (Half-PPR)19.512.8

Games Played134

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)25451

Passing Yards2,718422

Passing TDs183

Pass Yds/Game209.1105.5

Rushing Yards580123

Rushing TDs72

Total TDs255

TDs/Game1.91.3

Age-26

Experience-3 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 14Week 5

Summary

Anthony Richardson outscored Malik Willis by 6.7 PPG in 2025 (19.5 to 12.8). 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 Malik Willis in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Anthony Richardson has the edge at 19.5 PPG compared to Malik Willis's 12.8 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 Malik Willis average in 2025?▾

Anthony Richardson averaged 19.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Malik Willis averaged 12.8 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 6.7 points per game.

When are Anthony Richardson and Malik Willis's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Anthony Richardson or Malik Willis a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Anthony Richardson outscored Malik Willis by 6.7 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.