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Mack Hollins vs Rashee RiceWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Rashee Rice is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 15.5 PPG to Mack Hollins'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. Mack Hollins (6.0 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Rashee Rice as the starter and Mack Hollins as depth.

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

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WRNew England Patriots#99
Mack Hollins
PPG
6.0
Games
15
Rec
46
Rec Yds
550
Rec TDs
2
Targets
65
Bye
Week 14
WRKansas City Chiefs#5PPG LEADER
Rashee Rice
PPG
15.5
Games
8
Rec
53
Rec Yds
571
Rec TDs
5
Targets
78
Bye
Week 5

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Mack Hollins
Rashee Rice

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6.0 PPG15.5 PPG
15 GP8 GP
Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Mack Hollins: 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, Mack Hollins 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.

Mack Hollins vs Rashee Rice: The Full Breakdown

Rashee Rice and Mack Hollins are at different tiers heading into 2026. The Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver averaged 15.5 PPG in 2025, a full 9.5 points per game ahead of Mack Hollins's 6.0 with the New England Patriots. That kind of gap doesn't close on matchup alone.

Rashee Rice carries a 9.5-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Mack Hollins turned 65 targets into 550 yards and 2 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.

Mack Hollins has his bye in Week 14, and Rashee Rice rests in Week 5. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at wide receiver for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Rashee Rice at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Mack Hollins is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Mack Hollins (age 32) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Rashee Rice (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

  • Rashee Rice outscored Mack Hollins by a projected 162 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Mack Hollins played 15 games in 2025 compared to Rashee Rice's 8. That durability gap means Mack Hollins 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.
  • Rashee Rice is 6 years younger than Mack Hollins (26 vs 32), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Mack Hollins vs Rashee Rice: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatMack HollinsRashee Rice
PPG (Half-PPR)6.015.5
Games Played158
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)90124
Receptions4653
Rec/Game3.16.6
Receiving Yards550571
Rec Yds/Game36.771.4
Receiving TDs25
Targets6578
Target Share/Game4.39.8
Age3226
Experience9 yrs2 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 14Week 5

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Rashee Rice holds the PPG edge with solid output at 15.5 points per game. Mack Hollins averaged 6.0 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Mack Hollins or Rashee Rice in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Rashee Rice has the edge at 15.5 PPG compared to Mack Hollins'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 Mack Hollins and Rashee Rice average in 2025?

Mack Hollins averaged 6.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Rashee Rice averaged 15.5 PPG over 8 games. That is a difference of 9.5 points per game.

When are Mack Hollins and Rashee Rice's bye weeks in 2026?

Mack Hollins (NE) has a bye in Week 14, and Rashee Rice (KC) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Mack Hollins or Rashee Rice a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?

Rashee Rice outscored Mack Hollins 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.

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