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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Rashee Rice vs Xavier WorthyWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Rashee Rice is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 15.5 PPG to Xavier Worthy's 6.3 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 Xavier Worthy by 9.2 PPG in 2025 with 6 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Rashee Rice is the clear pick. Xavier Worthy 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

WRKansas City Chiefs#99

Xavier Worthy

PPG

6.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

532

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Rashee Rice

Xavier Worthy

Head to Head

15.5 PPG6.3 PPG

8 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Rashee Rice: Tier 1 (Elite) WR (ranked #5 at the position). Xavier Worthy: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Rashee Rice is producing at 70% of elite pace and Xavier Worthy at 29%. That ranking gap means Rashee Rice carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Rashee Rice vs Xavier Worthy: The Full Breakdown

Rashee Rice and Xavier Worthy are at different tiers heading into 2026. The Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver averaged 15.5 PPG in 2025, a full 9.2 points per game ahead of Xavier Worthy's 6.3 with the Kansas City Chiefs. That kind of gap doesn't close on matchup alone.

The per-game difference of 9.2 points favors Rashee Rice, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one wide receiver to the other.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Rashee Rice turned 78 targets into 571 yards and 5 touchdowns, while Xavier Worthy converted 73 looks into 532 yards and 1 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

Rashee Rice has his bye in Week 5, and Xavier Worthy rests in Week 6. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at wide receiver for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

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

Did You Know?

•Rashee Rice outscored Xavier Worthy by a projected 156 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Xavier Worthy played 14 games in 2025 compared to Rashee Rice's 8. That durability gap means Xavier Worthy 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 Xavier Worthy: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Rashee Rice	Xavier Worthy
PPG (Half-PPR)	15.5	6.3
Games Played	8	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	124	88
Receptions	53	42
Rec/Game	6.6	3.0
Receiving Yards	571	532
Rec Yds/Game	71.4	38.0
Receiving TDs	5	1
Targets	78	73
Target Share/Game	9.8	5.2
Age	26	23
Experience	2 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 5	Week 6

Summary

15.5 PPG for Rashee Rice versus 6.3 for Xavier Worthy 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 Xavier Worthy in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Rashee Rice has the edge at 15.5 PPG compared to Xavier Worthy's 6.3 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 Xavier Worthy average in 2025?▾

Rashee Rice averaged 15.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 8 games in 2025. Xavier Worthy averaged 6.3 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 9.2 points per game.

When are Rashee Rice and Xavier Worthy's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Rashee Rice (KC) has a bye in Week 5, and Xavier Worthy (KC) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Rashee Rice or Xavier Worthy a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Rashee Rice outscored Xavier Worthy by 9.2 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.