Who Should I Start? Justin Fields or Anthony Richardson Sr.


Week 1 Projections

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15.0 29.4 0.3 0.0 0.0 0.0

Justin Fields News

Justin Fields Expected to be Replaced as Starting QB in 2026

Thursday, March 12, 12:29 PM

ESPN's Rich Cimini writes that veteran quarterback Geno Smith is expected to replace Justin Fields as the New York Jets' bridge starter this year. Head coach Aaron Glenn is hoping to get enough wins out of Smith to stick around for a third year at the helm. The Jets signed Fields to a two-year, $40 million contract in March of last year, but he was not the answer under center. The 27-year-old former 11th overall pick by the Chicago Bears in 2021 out of Ohio State only made nine starts before being benched for veteran Tyrod Taylor. Fields, one of the better rushing QBs in the league, didn't run as much, and although he did limit his turnovers, he didn't help the Jets' offense much, throwing for 1,259 yards, seven touchdowns, and one interception in his nine starts. He had 71 carries for 383 yards and four touchdowns as a rusher. It would not be a surprise to see the Jets cut Field this offseason, which would save them $10 million in salary cap space in 2026.


Week 1 Projections

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0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

Anthony Richardson Sr. News

Browns Could Look to Trade for Anthony Richardson Sr.

Tuesday, March 3, 11:52 AM

The Cleveland Browns could "seriously consider" a trade for Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. (eye), which would pit Richardson and Shedeur Sanders against each other in a QB competition for the starting job this summer, according to Zac Jackson of The Athletic. The Browns are "open to multiple options at QB," which includes the "open competition" between Sanders and Deshaun Watson (Achilles). Watson hasn't played since October of 2024, though, and the team still thinks Sanders has a lot to learn. Bringing in another signal-caller from outside the organization seems like a foregone conclusion, with Green Bay Packers impending free-agent QB Malik Willis being another option they'll likely explore. Richardson, the former fourth overall pick in 2023, has requested a trade after the Colts have made it clear that Daniel Jones (Achilles) is who they want starting moving forward. Richardson has started just 15 games in his first three years in the NFL and has plenty to prove to another organization to earn a starting role again.


Justin Fields vs. Anthony Richardson Sr.

Still trying to decide between Fields and Richardson Sr.? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that Justin Fields is projected to score 15.0 points this week while Anthony Richardson Sr. is projected to score 0.0 points.