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Ja'Marr Chase or Rashee RiceWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

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

Ja'Marr Chase is a Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver who averaged 13.3 fantasy points per game across 5 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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WRCincinnati Bengals#16 WR
Ja'Marr Chase
PPG
13.3
Games
5
Rec
27
Rec Yds
289
Rec TDs
4
Targets
38
Bye
Week 6
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

Ja'Marr Chase vs Rashee Rice: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatJa'Marr ChaseRashee Rice
PPG (Half-PPR)13.315.5
Games Played58
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)67124
Receptions2753
Rec/Game5.46.6
Receiving Yards289571
Rec Yds/Game57.871.4
Receiving TDs45
Targets3878
Target Share/Game7.69.8
Age2626
Experience5 yrs2 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 6Week 5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Ja'Marr Chase or Rashee Rice in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Ja'Marr Chase 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, Ja'Marr Chase averaged 13.3 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Rashee Rice averaged 15.5.

Should I draft Ja'Marr Chase or Rashee Rice in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Ja'Marr Chase averaged 13.3 fantasy points per game across 5 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 Ja'Marr Chase and Rashee Rice average in 2026?▾

Ja'Marr Chase averaged 13.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 5 games in 2026. Rashee Rice averaged 15.5 PPG over 8 games. That is a difference of 2.2 points per game.

When are Ja'Marr Chase and Rashee Rice's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Ja'Marr Chase (CIN) has a bye in Week 6, and Rashee Rice (KC) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.