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Elijah Higgins or Rashee RiceWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Heads up: Rashee Rice is listed out as of . The call below weighs season production, not this week's status.

Elijah Higgins is a Arizona Cardinals tight end who averaged 6.0 fantasy points per game across 4 games in 2026. Rashee Rice is a Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver who averaged 15.5 fantasy points per game across 8 games in 2026. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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TEArizona Cardinals#26 TE
Elijah Higgins
PPG
6.0
Games
4
Rec
11
Rec Yds
124
Rec TDs
1
Targets
11
Bye
Week 14
WRKansas City Chiefs
Rashee Rice
PPG
15.5
Games
8
Rec
53
Rec Yds
571
Rec TDs
5
Targets
78
Bye
Week 5

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Elijah Higgins vs Rashee Rice: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatElijah HigginsRashee Rice
PPG (Half-PPR)6.015.5
Games Played48
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)24124
Receptions1153
Rec/Game2.86.6
Receiving Yards124571
Rec Yds/Game31.071.4
Receiving TDs15
Targets1178
Target Share/Game2.89.8
Age2526
Experience3 yrs2 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 14Week 5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Elijah Higgins or Rashee Rice in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Elijah Higgins and Rashee Rice is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Elijah Higgins averaged 6.0 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Rashee Rice averaged 15.5.

Should I draft Elijah Higgins or Rashee Rice in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Elijah Higgins averaged 6.0 fantasy points per game across 4 games in 2026, and Rashee Rice averaged 15.5 across 8. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Elijah Higgins and Rashee Rice average in 2026?▾

Elijah Higgins averaged 6.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 4 games in 2026. Rashee Rice averaged 15.5 PPG over 8 games. That is a difference of 9.5 points per game.

When are Elijah Higgins and Rashee Rice's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Elijah Higgins (ARI) 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.

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