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Jaylin Noel 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.

Jaylin Noel is a Houston Texans wide receiver who averaged 9.4 fantasy points per game across 6 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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WRHouston Texans#32 WR
Jaylin Noel
PPG
9.4
Games
6
Rec
17
Rec Yds
334
Rec TDs
2
Targets
21
Bye
Week 8
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

Jaylin Noel vs Rashee Rice: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatJaylin NoelRashee Rice
PPG (Half-PPR)9.415.5
Games Played68
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)56124
Receptions1753
Rec/Game2.86.6
Receiving Yards334571
Rec Yds/Game55.771.4
Receiving TDs25
Targets2178
Target Share/Game3.59.8
Age2426
Experience1 yrs2 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 8Week 5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Jaylin Noel or Rashee Rice in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Jaylin Noel 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, Jaylin Noel averaged 9.4 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Rashee Rice averaged 15.5.

Should I draft Jaylin Noel or Rashee Rice in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Jaylin Noel averaged 9.4 fantasy points per game across 6 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 Jaylin Noel and Rashee Rice average in 2026?▾

Jaylin Noel averaged 9.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 6 games in 2026. Rashee Rice averaged 15.5 PPG over 8 games. That is a difference of 6.1 points per game.

When are Jaylin Noel and Rashee Rice's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jaylin Noel (HOU) has a bye in Week 8, and Rashee Rice (KC) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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