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Rashee Rice vs Tyler Higbee

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
TELos Angeles Rams
Tyler Higbee
PPG
5.9
Games
10
Rec
25
Rec Yds
281
Rec TDs
3
Targets
36
Bye
Week 6

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8 GP10 GP
Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 6

Rashee Rice vs Tyler Higbee: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Rashee Rice (WR, Kansas City Chiefs) against Tyler Higbee (TE, Los Angeles Rams) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Rashee Rice averaged 15.5 PPG in 2025 over 8 games, while Tyler Higbee posted 5.9 PPG across 10 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

The 2025 numbers favor Rashee Rice at 15.5 PPG, 9.6 points per game above Tyler Higbee's 5.9. 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 Tyler Higbee in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Rashee Rice has the edge at 15.5 PPG compared to Tyler Higbee's 5.9 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 Tyler Higbee average in 2025?

Rashee Rice averaged 15.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 8 games in 2025. Tyler Higbee averaged 5.9 PPG over 10 games. That is a difference of 9.6 points per game.

Do Rashee Rice and Tyler Higbee share a bye week?

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