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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Anthony Richardson vs Tyler Shough

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. Tyler Shough (14.4 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Anthony Richardson as the starter and Tyler Shough 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

QBNew Orleans Saints#24

Tyler Shough

PPG

14.4

Games

Pass Yds

2,384

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

186

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Anthony Richardson

Tyler Shough

Head to Head

19.5 PPG14.4 PPG

13 GP11 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Anthony Richardson: Tier 5 (Deep League) QB (ranked #99 at the position). Tyler Shough: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) QB (ranked #24 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Anthony Richardson is producing at 89% of elite pace and Tyler Shough at 65%. That ranking gap means Tyler Shough carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Anthony Richardson vs Tyler Shough: 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. Tyler Shough (New Orleans Saints) came in at 14.4 PPG over 11 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Anthony Richardson carries a 5.1-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 Tyler Shough (2384 passing yards, 10 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 Tyler Shough is off Week 11. 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. Tyler Shough 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. Tyler Shough (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 Tyler Shough by a projected 87 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Anthony Richardson played 13 games in 2025 compared to Tyler Shough's 11. 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▾

StatRichardsonShough

PPG (Half-PPR)19.514.4

Games Played1311

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)254158

Passing Yards2,7182,384

Passing TDs1810

Pass Yds/Game209.1216.7

Rushing Yards580186

Rushing TDs73

Total TDs2513

TDs/Game1.91.2

Age-26

Bye WeekWeek 14Week 11

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Anthony Richardson holds the PPG edge with strong output at 19.5 points per game. Tyler Shough averaged 14.4 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 Tyler Shough in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Anthony Richardson has the edge at 19.5 PPG compared to Tyler Shough's 14.4 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 Tyler Shough average in 2025?▾

Anthony Richardson averaged 19.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Tyler Shough averaged 14.4 PPG over 11 games. That is a difference of 5.1 points per game.

When are Anthony Richardson and Tyler Shough's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Anthony Richardson (IND) has a bye in Week 14, and Tyler Shough (NO) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Anthony Richardson or Tyler Shough a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Anthony Richardson outscored Tyler Shough by 5.1 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.