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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Rashee Rice vs Tory HortonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Rashee Rice is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 15.5 PPG to Tory Horton's 8.4 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 Tory Horton by 7.1 PPG in 2025 with 6 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Rashee Rice is the clear pick. Tory Horton 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

WRSeattle Seahawks#46

Tory Horton

PPG

8.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

161

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Rashee Rice

Tory Horton

Head to Head

15.5 PPG8.4 PPG

8 GP7 GP

Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Rashee Rice: Tier 1 (Elite) WR (ranked #5 at the position). Tory Horton: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #46 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Rashee Rice is producing at 70% of elite pace and Tory Horton at 38%. That ranking gap means Rashee Rice carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Rashee Rice vs Tory Horton: The Full Breakdown

There is a real production gap between these two wide receivers. Rashee Rice (Kansas City Chiefs) averaged 15.5 PPG over 8 games in 2025, outscoring Tory Horton (Seattle Seahawks, 8.4 PPG) by 7.1 points per week. That separation would need a significant matchup swing to overcome.

That 7.1-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. Rashee Rice saw 78 targets in 2025, while Tory Horton drew 22. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Rashee Rice, even in weeks where Tory Horton posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

One scheduling note: Rashee Rice is off Week 5 and Tory Horton 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

Rashee Rice is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Tory Horton 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. Tory Horton (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Rashee Rice outscored Tory Horton by a projected 121 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Rashee Rice played 8 games in 2025 compared to Tory Horton's 7. That durability gap means Rashee Rice 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 Tory Horton: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Rashee Rice	Tory Horton
PPG (Half-PPR)	15.5	8.4
Games Played	8	7
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	124	59
Receptions	53	13
Rec/Game	6.6	1.9
Receiving Yards	571	161
Rec Yds/Game	71.4	23.0
Receiving TDs	5	5
Targets	78	22
Target Share/Game	9.8	3.1
Age	26	23
Experience	2 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 5	Week 11

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Rashee Rice at 15.5 PPG, 7.1 points per game above Tory Horton's 8.4. 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 Tory Horton in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Rashee Rice has the edge at 15.5 PPG compared to Tory Horton's 8.4 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 Tory Horton average in 2025?▾

Rashee Rice averaged 15.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 8 games in 2025. Tory Horton averaged 8.4 PPG over 7 games. That is a difference of 7.1 points per game.

When are Rashee Rice and Tory Horton's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Rashee Rice or Tory Horton a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Rashee Rice outscored Tory Horton by 7.1 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.