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Mark Andrews vs Rashee Rice

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

TEBaltimore Ravens
Mark Andrews
PPG
6.3
Games
17
Rec
48
Rec Yds
422
Rec TDs
5
Targets
70
Bye
Week 14
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

6.3 PPG15.5 PPG
17 GP8 GP
Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 6

Mark Andrews vs Rashee Rice: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Mark Andrews (TE, Baltimore Ravens) against Rashee Rice (WR, Kansas City Chiefs) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Mark Andrews averaged 6.3 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.

Mark Andrews has his bye in Week 14, Rashee Rice in Week 6. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

The Bottom Line

Based on 2025 production, Rashee Rice holds the PPG edge with solid output at 15.5 points per game. Mark Andrews averaged 6.3 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 Mark Andrews or Rashee Rice in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Rashee Rice has the edge at 15.5 PPG compared to Mark Andrews's 6.3 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 Mark Andrews and Rashee Rice average in 2025?

Mark Andrews averaged 6.3 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 9.2 points per game.

When are Mark Andrews and Rashee Rice's bye weeks in 2026?

Mark Andrews (BAL) has a bye in Week 14, and Rashee Rice (KC) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.