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Updated June 5, 2026 from live stats

Anthony Richardson vs Brock PurdyWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Brock Purdy is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 19.7 PPG to Anthony Richardson's 19.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Brock Purdy is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Brock Purdy and Anthony Richardson are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.2-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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QBIndianapolis Colts#99

Anthony Richardson

PPG

19.5

Games

Pass Yds

2,718

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

580

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 14

QBSan Francisco 49ers#6PPG LEADER

Brock Purdy

PPG

19.7

Games

Pass Yds

2,167

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

147

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Anthony Richardson

Brock Purdy

Head to Head

19.5 PPG19.7 PPG

13 GP9 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Anthony Richardson: Tier 5 (Deep League) QB (ranked #99 at the position). Brock Purdy: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) QB (ranked #6 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Anthony Richardson is producing at 89% of elite pace and Brock Purdy at 90%. That ranking gap means Brock Purdy carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Anthony Richardson vs Brock Purdy: The Full Breakdown

This is a genuine coin flip on paper. Anthony Richardson finished the 2025 season at 19.5 PPG over 13 games with the Indianapolis Colts, while Brock Purdy clocked in at 19.7 across 9 appearances for the San Francisco 49ers. A 0.2-point gap means any given week could go either way.

With a margin this thin, season averages are not the deciding factor. Weekly variables like opponent defense, game script, and injury status carry more weight than a fraction of a PPG. The right start in Week 6 might be the wrong start in Week 14.

Anthony Richardson offers meaningful rushing upside with 580 yards on the ground in 2025, which separates his floor from a pocket passer like Brock Purdy (2167 passing yards, 20 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 Brock Purdy Week 8. 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

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Anthony Richardson (age 27) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons. Brock Purdy (age 26) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons.

Did You Know?

•Brock Purdy outscored Anthony Richardson by a projected 3 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Anthony Richardson played 13 games in 2025 compared to Brock Purdy'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

Anthony Richardson vs Brock Purdy: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Anthony Richardson	Brock Purdy
PPG (Half-PPR)	19.5	19.7
Games Played	13	9
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	254	177
Passing Yards	2,718	2,167
Passing TDs	18	20
Pass Yds/Game	209.1	240.8
Rushing Yards	580	147
Rushing TDs	7	3
Total TDs	25	23
TDs/Game	1.9	2.6
Age	-	26
Experience	-	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 8

Summary

19.7 PPG for Brock Purdy versus 19.5 for Anthony Richardson in 2025. The baseline favors Brock Purdy, 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 Brock Purdy in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Brock Purdy has the edge at 19.7 PPG compared to Anthony Richardson's 19.5 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 Brock Purdy average in 2025?▾

Anthony Richardson averaged 19.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Brock Purdy averaged 19.7 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 0.2 points per game.

When are Anthony Richardson and Brock Purdy's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Anthony Richardson or Brock Purdy a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Brock Purdy outscored Anthony Richardson by 0.2 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.