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Rashee Rice vs Tee Higgins

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

WRKansas City ChiefsPPG LEADER

Rashee Rice

PPG

15.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

571

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

WRCincinnati Bengals

Tee Higgins

PPG

12.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

846

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 12

Head to Head

15.5 PPG12.1 PPG

8 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 12

Rashee Rice vs Tee Higgins: Who Should You Start?

Rashee Rice and Tee Higgins 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 Tee Higgins posted 12.1 PPG in 15 appearances for the Cincinnati Bengals.

A 3.4-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 Tee Higgins converted 98 looks into 846 yards and 11 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 6 while Tee Higgins is off Week 12. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

The Bottom Line

Rashee Rice outscored Tee Higgins by 3.4 PPG in 2025 (15.5 to 12.1). 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 Tee Higgins in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Rashee Rice has the edge at 15.5 PPG compared to Tee Higgins's 12.1 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 Tee Higgins average in 2025?▾

Rashee Rice averaged 15.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 8 games in 2025. Tee Higgins averaged 12.1 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 3.4 points per game.

When are Rashee Rice and Tee Higgins's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Rashee Rice (KC) has a bye in Week 6, and Tee Higgins (CIN) has a bye in Week 12. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Rashee Rice or Tee Higgins a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Rashee Rice outscored Tee Higgins by 3.4 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.