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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Mike Evans vs Rashee RiceWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Rashee Rice is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 15.5 PPG to Mike Evans's 8.7 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. Mike Evans (8.7 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Rashee Rice as the starter and Mike Evans as depth.

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

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WRTampa Bay Buccaneers#40

Mike Evans

PPG

8.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

368

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

WRKansas City Chiefs#5PPG LEADER

Rashee Rice

PPG

15.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

571

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

The Edge Chart

Mike Evans

Rashee Rice

Head to Head

8.7 PPG15.5 PPG

8 GP8 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Mike Evans: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #40 at the position). Rashee Rice: Tier 1 (Elite) WR (ranked #5 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Mike Evans is producing at 40% 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.

Mike Evans vs Rashee Rice: The Full Breakdown

There is a real production gap between these two wide receivers. Rashee Rice (Kansas City Chiefs) averaged 15.5 PPG over 8 games in 2025, outscoring Mike Evans (Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 8.7 PPG) by 6.8 points per week. That separation would need a significant matchup swing to overcome.

Rashee Rice carries a 6.8-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. Mike Evans turned 62 targets into 368 yards and 3 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.

One scheduling note: Mike Evans is off Week 10 and Rashee Rice Week 5. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in wide receiver for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Rashee Rice at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Mike Evans is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Mike Evans (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 Mike Evans by a projected 116 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•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 Mike Evans (26 vs 32), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Mike Evans vs Rashee Rice: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Mike Evans	Rashee Rice
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.7	15.5
Games Played	8	8
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	70	124
Receptions	30	53
Rec/Game	3.8	6.6
Receiving Yards	368	571
Rec Yds/Game	46.0	71.4
Receiving TDs	3	5
Targets	62	78
Target Share/Game	7.8	9.8
Age	32	26
Experience	11 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 5

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Rashee Rice holds the PPG edge with solid output at 15.5 points per game. Mike Evans averaged 8.7 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 Mike Evans or Rashee Rice in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Rashee Rice has the edge at 15.5 PPG compared to Mike Evans's 8.7 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 Mike Evans and Rashee Rice average in 2025?▾

Mike Evans averaged 8.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 8 games in 2025. Rashee Rice averaged 15.5 PPG over 8 games. That is a difference of 6.8 points per game.

When are Mike Evans and Rashee Rice's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Mike Evans (TB) has a bye in Week 10, and Rashee Rice (KC) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Mike Evans or Rashee Rice a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Rashee Rice outscored Mike Evans by 6.8 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.