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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Demario Douglas vs Rashee RiceWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Rashee Rice is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 15.5 PPG to Demario Douglas's 7.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Rashee Rice is the better fantasy play this season.

The gap here is significant. Rashee Rice outscored Demario Douglas by 8.5 PPG in 2025 with 6 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Rashee Rice is the clear pick. Demario Douglas profiles as a matchup-dependent wide receiver who can spike but lacks the consistent floor.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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WRNew England Patriots#99

Demario Douglas

PPG

7.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

548

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

WRKansas City Chiefs#5PPG LEADER

Rashee Rice

PPG

15.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

571

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

The Edge Chart

Demario Douglas

Rashee Rice

Head to Head

7.0 PPG15.5 PPG

16 GP8 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Demario Douglas: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Rashee Rice: Tier 1 (Elite) WR (ranked #5 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Demario Douglas is producing at 32% of elite pace and Rashee Rice at 70%. That ranking gap means Rashee Rice carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Demario Douglas vs Rashee Rice: The Full Breakdown

The numbers tell a clear story here. Rashee Rice put up 15.5 fantasy points per game for the Kansas City Chiefs in 2025, while Demario Douglas managed 7.0 across 16 games with the New England Patriots. A 8.5-point weekly edge is substantial at the wide receiver position.

The per-game difference of 8.5 points favors Rashee Rice, 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 wide receiver to the other.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Demario Douglas turned 82 targets into 548 yards and 2 touchdowns, while Rashee Rice converted 78 looks into 571 yards and 5 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Demario Douglas sits Week 14 while Rashee Rice is off Week 5. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Rashee Rice is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Demario Douglas is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Demario Douglas (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Rashee Rice (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Rashee Rice outscored Demario Douglas by a projected 145 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Demario Douglas played 16 games in 2025 compared to Rashee Rice's 8. That durability gap means Demario Douglas contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Rashee Rice scored 6 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.8 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Demario Douglas saw 82 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Demario Douglas vs Rashee Rice: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Demario Douglas	Rashee Rice
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.0	15.5
Games Played	16	8
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	112	124
Receptions	55	53
Rec/Game	3.4	6.6
Receiving Yards	548	571
Rec Yds/Game	34.3	71.4
Receiving TDs	2	5
Targets	82	78
Target Share/Game	5.1	9.8
Age	-	26
Experience	-	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 5

Summary

15.5 PPG for Rashee Rice versus 7.0 for Demario Douglas in 2025. The baseline favors Rashee Rice, 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 Demario Douglas or Rashee Rice in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Rashee Rice has the edge at 15.5 PPG compared to Demario Douglas's 7.0 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 Demario Douglas and Rashee Rice average in 2025?▾

Demario Douglas averaged 7.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Rashee Rice averaged 15.5 PPG over 8 games. That is a difference of 8.5 points per game.

When are Demario Douglas and Rashee Rice's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Demario Douglas (NE) has a bye in Week 14, and Rashee Rice (KC) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Demario Douglas or Rashee Rice a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Rashee Rice outscored Demario Douglas by 8.5 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.