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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Rashee Rice vs Tetairoa McMillanWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Rashee Rice is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 15.5 PPG to Tetairoa McMillan's 10.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Rashee Rice is the better fantasy play this season.

The gap here is significant. Rashee Rice outscored Tetairoa McMillan by 5.0 PPG in 2025 with 6 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Rashee Rice is the clear pick. Tetairoa McMillan profiles as a matchup-dependent wide receiver who can spike but lacks the consistent floor.

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

WRCarolina Panthers#26

Tetairoa McMillan

PPG

10.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,014

Rec TDs

Targets

122

Bye

Week 5

The Edge Chart

Rashee Rice

Tetairoa McMillan

Head to Head

15.5 PPG10.5 PPG

8 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Rashee Rice: Tier 1 (Elite) WR (ranked #5 at the position). Tetairoa McMillan: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #26 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Rashee Rice is producing at 70% of elite pace and Tetairoa McMillan at 48%. That ranking gap means Rashee Rice carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Rashee Rice vs Tetairoa McMillan: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Rashee Rice and Tetairoa McMillan for your lineup, you are not alone. Rashee Rice finished the 2025 season at 15.5 PPG for the Kansas City Chiefs (8 games), and Tetairoa McMillan averaged 10.5 for the Carolina Panthers (17 games).

That 5.0-point weekly advantage for Rashee Rice is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Target volume is the story here. Tetairoa McMillan saw 122 targets in 2025, while Rashee Rice drew 78. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Tetairoa McMillan, even in weeks where Rashee Rice posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Both share a Week 5 bye, which matters for roster construction. If you are stacking wide receivers this deep on your bench, plan your replacement wide receiver early.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Rashee Rice is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Tetairoa McMillan is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Rashee Rice (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Tetairoa McMillan (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Rashee Rice outscored Tetairoa McMillan by a projected 85 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Tetairoa McMillan played 17 games in 2025 compared to Rashee Rice's 8. That durability gap means Tetairoa McMillan contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Tetairoa McMillan scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Tetairoa McMillan saw 122 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Both players share a Week 5 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Rashee Rice vs Tetairoa McMillan: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Rashee Rice	Tetairoa McMillan
PPG (Half-PPR)	15.5	10.5
Games Played	8	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	124	179
Receptions	53	70
Rec/Game	6.6	4.1
Receiving Yards	571	1,014
Rec Yds/Game	71.4	59.6
Receiving TDs	5	7
Targets	78	122
Target Share/Game	9.8	7.2
Age	26	23
Experience	2 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 5	Week 5

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Rashee Rice at 15.5 PPG, 5.0 points per game above Tetairoa McMillan's 10.5. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Rashee Rice or Tetairoa McMillan in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Rashee Rice has the edge at 15.5 PPG compared to Tetairoa McMillan's 10.5 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 Tetairoa McMillan average in 2025?▾

Rashee Rice averaged 15.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 8 games in 2025. Tetairoa McMillan averaged 10.5 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 5.0 points per game.

Do Rashee Rice and Tetairoa McMillan share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Rashee Rice and Tetairoa McMillan share a Week 5 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at wide receiver for that week.

Is Rashee Rice or Tetairoa McMillan a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Rashee Rice outscored Tetairoa McMillan by 5.0 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.