Should I start Anthony Richardson Sr. in Week 1?
QB · IND · Bye 13
Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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Consensus QB55 — outside the starting range in 1QB leagues.
Week 1 consensus by format
| Format | QB rank | Best | Worst | Split | Flex rank | Proj. pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPR | QB55 | 39 | 71 | ±15.0 | — | 1.0 |
| Half PPR | QB55 | 39 | 71 | ±15.0 | — | 1.0 |
| Standard | QB55 | 39 | 71 | ±15.0 | — | 1.0 |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · rostered in 2% of ESPN and Yahoo leagues
Latest news
- Anthony Richardson Sr. will be backup QB for Colts
Anthony Richardson Sr. will be the Colts' No. 2 quarterback going into the season.
Nate Miller · FantasyPros · Sep 3, 11:44 AM EDT
- Anthony Richardson Sr. expected to remain with Colts for 2026 season
Colts GM Chris Ballard said he expects Anthony Richardson Jr. to remain with the team in 2026.
Ari Koslow · FantasyPros · Sep 1, 12:58 PM EDT
What the analysts are saying
“There have been multiple rumors that Richardson might be traded at some point. Some reports have suggested that he may lose out to Riley Leonard for the Colts' backup QB role. Head coach Shane Steichen has put all that to rest, at least for now, making clear Tuesday that Richardson is indeed the top backup to starter Daniel Jones.”
Ranked around him this week
The QBs directly above and below on the Week 1 consensus board — the players you're actually choosing between.
- #50Tyson BagentSit
- #51Quinn EwersSit
- #52Carson BeckSit
- #55Anthony Richardson Sr.Sit
- #54Spencer RattlerSit
- #55Tommy DeVitoSit
- #56Tanner McKeeSit
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start Anthony Richardson Sr. in Week 1?
- Sit. Consensus QB55 — outside the starting range in 1QB leagues. The expert range runs from #39 to #71. The consensus projection is 1.0 PPR points.
- Where is Anthony Richardson Sr. ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has Anthony Richardson Sr. at QB55 for Week 1. The expert range runs from #39 to #71.