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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Rashee Rice vs Tank DellWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Rashee Rice is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 15.5 PPG to Tank Dell's 8.5 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. Tank Dell (8.5 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Rashee Rice as the starter and Tank Dell 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

WRHouston Texans#99

Tank Dell

PPG

8.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

588

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Rashee Rice

Tank Dell

Head to Head

15.5 PPG8.5 PPG

8 GP12 GP

Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Rashee Rice: Tier 1 (Elite) WR (ranked #5 at the position). Tank Dell: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Rashee Rice is producing at 70% of elite pace and Tank Dell at 39%. That ranking gap means Rashee Rice carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Rashee Rice vs Tank Dell: The Full Breakdown

The numbers tell a clear story here. Rashee Rice put up 15.5 fantasy points per game for the Kansas City Chiefs in 2025, while Tank Dell managed 8.5 across 12 games with the Houston Texans. A 7.0-point weekly edge is substantial at the wide receiver position.

Rashee Rice carries a 7.0-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. Rashee Rice turned 78 targets into 571 yards and 5 touchdowns, while Tank Dell converted 72 looks into 588 yards and 4 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Rashee Rice sits Week 5 while Tank Dell is off Week 14. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Rashee Rice at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Tank Dell 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. Tank Dell (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Rashee Rice outscored Tank Dell by a projected 119 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Tank Dell played 12 games in 2025 compared to Rashee Rice's 8. That durability gap means Tank Dell 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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Rashee Rice vs Tank Dell: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Rashee Rice	Tank Dell
PPG (Half-PPR)	15.5	8.5
Games Played	8	12
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	124	102
Receptions	53	48
Rec/Game	6.6	4.0
Receiving Yards	571	588
Rec Yds/Game	71.4	49.0
Receiving TDs	5	4
Targets	78	72
Target Share/Game	9.8	6.0
Age	26	-
Experience	2 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 5	Week 14

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Rashee Rice holds the PPG edge with solid output at 15.5 points per game. Tank Dell averaged 8.5 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 Tank Dell in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Rashee Rice has the edge at 15.5 PPG compared to Tank Dell's 8.5 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 Tank Dell average in 2025?▾

Rashee Rice averaged 15.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 8 games in 2025. Tank Dell averaged 8.5 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 7.0 points per game.

When are Rashee Rice and Tank Dell's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Rashee Rice or Tank Dell a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Rashee Rice outscored Tank Dell by 7.0 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.