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Updated October 20, 2026 from live stats

Rashee Rice or Tyquan ThorntonWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Heads up: Rashee Rice is listed out and Tyquan Thornton is listed out (ankle) as of October 20, 2026. The call below weighs season production, not this week's status.

Rashee Rice is a Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver who averaged 15.5 fantasy points per game across 8 games in 2026. Tyquan Thornton is a Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver who averaged 9.9 fantasy points per game across 4 games in 2026. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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WRKansas City Chiefs

Rashee Rice

PPG

15.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

571

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

WRKansas City Chiefs#28 WR

Tyquan Thornton

PPG

9.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

219

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Rashee Rice vs Tyquan Thornton: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Rashee Rice	Tyquan Thornton
PPG (Half-PPR)	15.5	9.9
Games Played	8	4
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	124	40
Receptions	53	11
Rec/Game	6.6	2.8
Receiving Yards	571	219
Rec Yds/Game	71.4	54.8
Receiving TDs	5	2
Targets	78	15
Target Share/Game	9.8	3.8
Age	26	26
Experience	2 yrs	4 yrs
Bye Week	Week 5	Week 5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Rashee Rice or Tyquan Thornton in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Rashee Rice and Tyquan Thornton is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Rashee Rice averaged 15.5 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Tyquan Thornton averaged 9.9.

Should I draft Rashee Rice or Tyquan Thornton in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Rashee Rice averaged 15.5 fantasy points per game across 8 games in 2026, and Tyquan Thornton averaged 9.9 across 4. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Rashee Rice and Tyquan Thornton average in 2026?▾

Rashee Rice averaged 15.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 8 games in 2026. Tyquan Thornton averaged 9.9 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 5.6 points per game.

Do Rashee Rice and Tyquan Thornton share a bye week?▾

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