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Rashee Rice vs T.J. Hockenson

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
TEMinnesota Vikings
T.J. Hockenson
PPG
5.8
Games
15
Rec
51
Rec Yds
438
Rec TDs
3
Targets
66
Bye
Week 6

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15.5 PPG5.8 PPG
8 GP15 GP
Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 6

Rashee Rice vs T.J. Hockenson: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Rashee Rice (WR, Kansas City Chiefs) against T.J. Hockenson (TE, Minnesota Vikings) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Rashee Rice averaged 15.5 PPG in 2025 over 8 games, while T.J. Hockenson posted 5.8 PPG across 15 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.

The Bottom Line

15.5 PPG for Rashee Rice versus 5.8 for T.J. Hockenson in 2025. The baseline favors Rashee Rice, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Rashee Rice or T.J. Hockenson in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Rashee Rice has the edge at 15.5 PPG compared to T.J. Hockenson's 5.8 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 T.J. Hockenson average in 2025?

Rashee Rice averaged 15.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 8 games in 2025. T.J. Hockenson averaged 5.8 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 9.7 points per game.

Do Rashee Rice and T.J. Hockenson share a bye week?

Yes, both Rashee Rice and T.J. Hockenson share a Week 6 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at wide receiver for that week.