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Rashee Rice vs Saquon Barkley

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

WRKansas City ChiefsPPG LEADER
Rashee Rice
PPG
15.5
Games
8
Rec
53
Rec Yds
571
Rec TDs
5
Targets
78
Bye
Week 6
RBPhiladelphia Eagles
Saquon Barkley
PPG
13.4
Games
16
Rush Yds
1,140
Rush TDs
7
Rec
37
Rec Yds
273
Bye
Week 5

Head to Head

15.5 PPG13.4 PPG
8 GP16 GP
Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 5

Rashee Rice vs Saquon Barkley: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Rashee Rice (WR, Kansas City Chiefs) against Saquon Barkley (RB, Philadelphia Eagles) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Rashee Rice averaged 15.5 PPG in 2025 over 8 games, while Saquon Barkley posted 13.4 PPG across 16 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.

Rashee Rice has his bye in Week 6, Saquon Barkley in Week 5. 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. Saquon Barkley averaged 13.4 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 Rashee Rice or Saquon Barkley in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Rashee Rice has the edge at 15.5 PPG compared to Saquon Barkley's 13.4 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 Rashee Rice and Saquon Barkley average in 2025?

Rashee Rice averaged 15.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 8 games in 2025. Saquon Barkley averaged 13.4 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 2.1 points per game.

When are Rashee Rice and Saquon Barkley's bye weeks in 2026?

Rashee Rice (KC) has a bye in Week 6, and Saquon Barkley (PHI) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.