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Kyle Pitts vs Rashee Rice

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

TEAtlanta Falcons
Kyle Pitts
PPG
9.8
Games
17
Rec
88
Rec Yds
928
Rec TDs
5
Targets
118
Bye
Week 12
WRKansas City ChiefsPPG LEADER
Rashee Rice
PPG
15.5
Games
8
Rec
53
Rec Yds
571
Rec TDs
5
Targets
78
Bye
Week 6

Head to Head

9.8 PPG15.5 PPG
17 GP8 GP
Bye: Week 12Bye: Week 6

Kyle Pitts vs Rashee Rice: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Kyle Pitts (TE, Atlanta Falcons) against Rashee Rice (WR, Kansas City Chiefs) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Kyle Pitts averaged 9.8 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while Rashee Rice posted 15.5 PPG across 8 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Kyle Pitts has his bye in Week 12, Rashee Rice in Week 6. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

The Bottom Line

Rashee Rice outscored Kyle Pitts by 5.7 PPG in 2025 (15.5 to 9.8). 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 Kyle Pitts or Rashee Rice in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Rashee Rice has the edge at 15.5 PPG compared to Kyle Pitts's 9.8 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 Kyle Pitts and Rashee Rice average in 2025?

Kyle Pitts averaged 9.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Rashee Rice averaged 15.5 PPG over 8 games. That is a difference of 5.7 points per game.

When are Kyle Pitts and Rashee Rice's bye weeks in 2026?

Kyle Pitts (ATL) has a bye in Week 12, and Rashee Rice (KC) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.