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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Rashee Rice vs Stefon DiggsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Rashee Rice is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 15.5 PPG to Stefon Diggs's 9.9 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. Stefon Diggs (9.9 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Rashee Rice as the starter and Stefon Diggs as depth.

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

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WRKansas City Chiefs#5PPG LEADER

Rashee Rice

PPG

15.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

571

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

WRNew England Patriots#30

Stefon Diggs

PPG

9.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,013

Rec TDs

Targets

102

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Rashee Rice

Stefon Diggs

Head to Head

15.5 PPG9.9 PPG

8 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Rashee Rice: Tier 1 (Elite) WR (ranked #5 at the position). Stefon Diggs: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #30 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Rashee Rice is producing at 70% of elite pace and Stefon Diggs at 45%. That ranking gap means Rashee Rice carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Rashee Rice vs Stefon Diggs: The Full Breakdown

Rashee Rice and Stefon Diggs are both viable fantasy wide receivers heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Rashee Rice averaged 15.5 PPG across 8 games with the Kansas City Chiefs, while Stefon Diggs posted 9.9 PPG in 17 appearances for the New England Patriots.

A 5.6-PPG gap gives Rashee Rice the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Rashee Rice turned 78 targets into 571 yards and 5 touchdowns, while Stefon Diggs converted 102 looks into 1013 yards and 4 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

One scheduling note: Rashee Rice is off Week 5 and Stefon Diggs Week 11. 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. Stefon Diggs is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Rashee Rice (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Stefon Diggs (age 32) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Rashee Rice outscored Stefon Diggs by a projected 95 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Stefon Diggs played 17 games in 2025 compared to Rashee Rice's 8. That durability gap means Stefon Diggs 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.
•Stefon Diggs saw 102 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 Stefon Diggs (26 vs 32), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Rashee Rice vs Stefon Diggs: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Rashee Rice	Stefon Diggs
PPG (Half-PPR)	15.5	9.9
Games Played	8	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	124	168
Receptions	53	85
Rec/Game	6.6	5.0
Receiving Yards	571	1,013
Rec Yds/Game	71.4	59.6
Receiving TDs	5	4
Targets	78	102
Target Share/Game	9.8	6.0
Age	26	32
Experience	2 yrs	10 yrs
Bye Week	Week 5	Week 11

Summary

Rashee Rice outscored Stefon Diggs by 5.6 PPG in 2025 (15.5 to 9.9). 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 Rashee Rice or Stefon Diggs in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Rashee Rice has the edge at 15.5 PPG compared to Stefon Diggs's 9.9 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 Stefon Diggs average in 2025?▾

Rashee Rice averaged 15.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 8 games in 2025. Stefon Diggs averaged 9.9 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 5.6 points per game.

When are Rashee Rice and Stefon Diggs's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Rashee Rice (KC) has a bye in Week 5, and Stefon Diggs (NE) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Rashee Rice or Stefon Diggs a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Rashee Rice outscored Stefon Diggs by 5.6 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.