Anthony Richardson vs Justin Herbert: The Full Breakdown
If you are choosing between Anthony Richardson and Justin Herbert for your lineup, you are not alone. Anthony Richardson finished the 2025 season at 19.5 PPG for the Indianapolis Colts (13 games), and Justin Herbert averaged 17.9 for the Los Angeles Chargers (16 games).
That 1.6-point weekly advantage for Anthony Richardson is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.
Both are dual-threat quarterbacks. Anthony Richardson added 580 rushing yards and Justin Herbert chipped in 498, which gives them a higher weekly floor than traditional pocket passers when defenses take away the deep ball. That rushing production is the biggest reason their ceilings look different from drop-back QBs, and it is the stat that typically separates them on tough passing matchups.
One scheduling note: Anthony Richardson is off Week 14 and Justin Herbert Week 7. 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.
