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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Garrett Wilson vs Rashee RiceWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Rashee Rice is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 15.5 PPG to Garrett Wilson's 11.6 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Rashee Rice is the better fantasy play this season.

Rashee Rice has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 3.9-PPG advantage is real (15.5 to 11.6), and Rashee Rice's 6 touchdowns show scoring upside. Garrett Wilson is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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WRNew York Jets#16

Garrett Wilson

PPG

11.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

395

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 13

WRKansas City Chiefs#5PPG LEADER

Rashee Rice

PPG

15.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

571

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

The Edge Chart

Garrett Wilson

Rashee Rice

Head to Head

11.6 PPG15.5 PPG

7 GP8 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Garrett Wilson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #16 at the position). Rashee Rice: Tier 1 (Elite) WR (ranked #5 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Garrett Wilson is producing at 53% 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.

Garrett Wilson vs Rashee Rice: The Full Breakdown

Garrett Wilson and Rashee Rice are both viable fantasy wide receivers heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Garrett Wilson averaged 11.6 PPG across 7 games with the New York Jets, while Rashee Rice posted 15.5 PPG in 8 appearances for the Kansas City Chiefs.

A 3.9-PPG gap gives Rashee Rice the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Garrett Wilson turned 59 targets into 395 yards and 4 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: Garrett Wilson sits Week 13 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

If you can acquire Rashee Rice at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Garrett Wilson is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Garrett Wilson (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Rashee Rice (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Rashee Rice outscored Garrett Wilson by a projected 66 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Rashee Rice played 8 games in 2025 compared to Garrett Wilson's 7. That durability gap means Rashee Rice 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.
•Rashee Rice saw 78 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Garrett Wilson vs Rashee Rice: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Garrett Wilson	Rashee Rice
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.6	15.5
Games Played	7	8
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	81	124
Receptions	36	53
Rec/Game	5.1	6.6
Receiving Yards	395	571
Rec Yds/Game	56.4	71.4
Receiving TDs	4	5
Targets	59	78
Target Share/Game	8.4	9.8
Age	25	26
Experience	3 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 5

Summary

Rashee Rice outscored Garrett Wilson by 3.9 PPG in 2025 (15.5 to 11.6). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Garrett Wilson or Rashee Rice in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Rashee Rice has the edge at 15.5 PPG compared to Garrett Wilson's 11.6 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 Garrett Wilson and Rashee Rice average in 2025?▾

Garrett Wilson averaged 11.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 7 games in 2025. Rashee Rice averaged 15.5 PPG over 8 games. That is a difference of 3.9 points per game.

When are Garrett Wilson and Rashee Rice's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Garrett Wilson (NYJ) has a bye in Week 13, and Rashee Rice (KC) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Garrett Wilson or Rashee Rice a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Rashee Rice outscored Garrett Wilson 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.