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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Rashee Rice vs Trey McBrideWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Rashee Rice is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 15.5 PPG to Trey McBride's 14.9 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Rashee Rice is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Rashee Rice (15.5 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Trey McBride (14.9 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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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

TEArizona Cardinals#1

Trey McBride

PPG

14.9

Games

Rec

126

Rec Yds

1,239

Rec TDs

Targets

169

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Rashee Rice

Trey McBride

Head to Head

15.5 PPG14.9 PPG

8 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Rashee Rice: Tier 1 (Elite) WR (ranked #5 at the position). Trey McBride: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #1 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 1 (Elite) WR is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 1 (Elite) TE in most league formats.

Rashee Rice vs Trey McBride: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Rashee Rice (WR, Kansas City Chiefs) against Trey McBride (TE, Arizona Cardinals) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Rashee Rice averaged 15.5 PPG in 2025 over 8 games, while Trey McBride posted 14.9 PPG across 17 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.

Rashee Rice has his bye in Week 5, Trey McBride in Week 14. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Rashee Rice (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Trey McBride (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Rashee Rice outscored Trey McBride by a projected 10 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Trey McBride played 17 games in 2025 compared to Rashee Rice's 8. That durability gap means Trey McBride contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Trey McBride scored 11 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Trey McBride saw 169 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 Trey McBride: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Rashee Rice	Trey McBride
PPG (Half-PPR)	15.5	14.9
Games Played	8	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	124	253
Receptions	53	126
Rec/Game	6.6	7.4
Receiving Yards	571	1,239
Rec Yds/Game	71.4	72.9
Receiving TDs	5	11
Targets	78	169
Target Share/Game	9.8	9.9
Age	26	26
Experience	2 yrs	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 5	Week 14

Summary

15.5 PPG for Rashee Rice versus 14.9 for Trey McBride 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 Trey McBride in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Rashee Rice has the edge at 15.5 PPG compared to Trey McBride's 14.9 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 Trey McBride average in 2025?▾

Rashee Rice averaged 15.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 8 games in 2025. Trey McBride averaged 14.9 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 0.6 points per game.

When are Rashee Rice and Trey McBride's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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