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Updated June 5, 2026 from live stats

Anthony Richardson vs Kyler MurrayWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Anthony Richardson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 19.5 PPG to Kyler Murray's 15.6 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Anthony Richardson is the better fantasy play this season.

Anthony Richardson is the better play on a neutral week. 19.5 PPG with 3,298 yards gives a reliable baseline. Kyler Murray at 15.6 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Anthony Richardson higher, but do not fade Kyler Murray entirely.

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

QBArizona Cardinals#22

Kyler Murray

PPG

15.6

Games

Pass Yds

962

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

173

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Anthony Richardson

Kyler Murray

Head to Head

19.5 PPG15.6 PPG

13 GP5 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Anthony Richardson: Tier 5 (Deep League) QB (ranked #99 at the position). Kyler Murray: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) QB (ranked #22 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Anthony Richardson is producing at 89% of elite pace and Kyler Murray at 71%. That ranking gap means Kyler Murray carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Anthony Richardson vs Kyler Murray: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Anthony Richardson and Kyler Murray is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Indianapolis Colts quarterback put up 19.5 PPG in 2025 over 13 games; Kyler Murray of the Arizona Cardinals averaged 15.6 in 5. A 3.9-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 3.9 points favors Anthony Richardson, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one quarterback to the other.

Anthony Richardson offers meaningful rushing upside with 580 yards on the ground in 2025, which separates his floor from a pocket passer like Kyler Murray (962 passing yards, 6 touchdowns). In games where the passing matchup looks ugly, that rushing production can be the entire difference on a start/sit call.

Both share a Week 14 bye, which matters for roster construction. If you are stacking quarterbacks this deep on your bench, plan your replacement quarterback early.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Anthony Richardson is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Kyler Murray is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Anthony Richardson (age 27) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons. Kyler Murray (age 28) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons.

Did You Know?

•Anthony Richardson outscored Kyler Murray by a projected 66 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Anthony Richardson played 13 games in 2025 compared to Kyler Murray's 5. 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.
•Both players share a Week 14 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Anthony Richardson vs Kyler Murray: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Anthony Richardson	Kyler Murray
PPG (Half-PPR)	19.5	15.6
Games Played	13	5
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	254	78
Passing Yards	2,718	962
Passing TDs	18	6
Pass Yds/Game	209.1	192.4
Rushing Yards	580	173
Rushing TDs	7	1
Total TDs	25	7
TDs/Game	1.9	1.4
Age	-	28
Experience	-	6 yrs
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 14

Summary

19.5 PPG for Anthony Richardson versus 15.6 for Kyler Murray in 2025. The baseline favors Anthony Richardson, 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 Kyler Murray in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Anthony Richardson has the edge at 19.5 PPG compared to Kyler Murray's 15.6 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 Kyler Murray average in 2025?▾

Anthony Richardson averaged 19.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Kyler Murray averaged 15.6 PPG over 5 games. That is a difference of 3.9 points per game.

Do Anthony Richardson and Kyler Murray share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Anthony Richardson and Kyler Murray share a Week 14 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at quarterback for that week.

Is Anthony Richardson or Kyler Murray a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Anthony Richardson outscored Kyler Murray by 3.9 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.