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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jalen McMillan vs Rashee RiceWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Rashee Rice is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 15.5 PPG to Jalen McMillan's 6.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Rashee Rice is the better fantasy play this season.

Rashee Rice is clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 15.5 PPG and 591 total yards in 2025, the production separation is too wide to overcome on matchup alone. Jalen McMillan (6.0 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Rashee Rice as the starter and Jalen McMillan as depth.

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

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WRTampa Bay Buccaneers#99

Jalen McMillan

PPG

6.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

178

Targets

Bye

Week 11

WRKansas City Chiefs#5PPG LEADER

Rashee Rice

PPG

15.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

571

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

The Edge Chart

Jalen McMillan

Rashee Rice

Head to Head

6.0 PPG15.5 PPG

4 GP8 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Jalen McMillan: 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, Jalen McMillan is producing at 27% 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.

Jalen McMillan 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 Jalen McMillan managed 6.0 across 4 games with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. A 9.5-point weekly edge is substantial at the wide receiver position.

A 9.5-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.

Target volume is the story here. Rashee Rice saw 78 targets in 2025, while Jalen McMillan drew 15. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Rashee Rice, even in weeks where Jalen McMillan posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Jalen McMillan sits Week 11 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. Jalen McMillan is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Jalen McMillan (age 24) 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 Jalen McMillan by a projected 162 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Rashee Rice played 8 games in 2025 compared to Jalen McMillan's 4. That durability gap means Rashee Rice contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•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

Jalen McMillan vs Rashee Rice: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jalen McMillan	Rashee Rice
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.0	15.5
Games Played	4	8
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	24	124
Receptions	12	53
Rec/Game	3.0	6.6
Receiving Yards	178	571
Rec Yds/Game	44.5	71.4
Receiving TDs	0	5
Targets	15	78
Target Share/Game	3.8	9.8
Age	24	26
Experience	2 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 5

Summary

Rashee Rice outscored Jalen McMillan by 9.5 PPG in 2025 (15.5 to 6.0). 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 Jalen McMillan or Rashee Rice in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Rashee Rice has the edge at 15.5 PPG compared to Jalen McMillan's 6.0 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 Jalen McMillan and Rashee Rice average in 2025?▾

Jalen McMillan averaged 6.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 4 games in 2025. Rashee Rice averaged 15.5 PPG over 8 games. That is a difference of 9.5 points per game.

When are Jalen McMillan and Rashee Rice's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jalen McMillan (TB) has a bye in Week 11, and Rashee Rice (KC) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jalen McMillan or Rashee Rice a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Rashee Rice outscored Jalen McMillan by 9.5 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.