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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Chris Godwin Jr. vs Rashee Rice

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Rashee Rice is the better fantasy play this season.

Rashee Rice is clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 15.5 PPG and 591 total yards in 2025, the production separation is too wide to overcome on matchup alone. Chris Godwin Jr. (7.4 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Rashee Rice as the starter and Chris Godwin Jr. as depth.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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WRTampa Bay Buccaneers#54

Chris Godwin Jr.

PPG

7.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

360

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 9

WRKansas City Chiefs#5PPG LEADER

Rashee Rice

PPG

15.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

571

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Chris Godwin Jr.

Rashee Rice

Head to Head

7.4 PPG15.5 PPG

9 GP8 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Chris Godwin Jr.: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #54 at the position). Rashee Rice: Tier 1 (Elite) WR (ranked #5 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Chris Godwin Jr. is producing at 34% of elite pace and Rashee Rice at 70%. That ranking gap means Rashee Rice carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Chris Godwin Jr. vs Rashee Rice: Who Should You Start?

The numbers tell a clear story here. Rashee Rice put up 15.5 fantasy points per game for the Kansas City Chiefs in 2025, while Chris Godwin Jr. managed 7.4 across 9 games with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. A 8.1-point weekly edge is substantial at the wide receiver position.

Rashee Rice carries a 8.1-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Target volume is the story here. Rashee Rice saw 78 targets in 2025, while Chris Godwin Jr. drew 51. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Rashee Rice, even in weeks where Chris Godwin Jr. posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Chris Godwin Jr. sits Week 9 while Rashee Rice is off Week 10. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Rashee Rice at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Chris Godwin Jr. is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Chris Godwin Jr. (age 30) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Rashee Rice (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Rashee Rice outscored Chris Godwin Jr. by a projected 138 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Chris Godwin Jr. played 9 games in 2025 compared to Rashee Rice's 8. That durability gap means Chris Godwin Jr. 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.
•Rashee Rice is 4 years younger than Chris Godwin Jr. (26 vs 30), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatJr.Rice

PPG (Half-PPR)7.415.5

Games Played98

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)67124

Receptions3353

Rec/Game3.76.6

Receiving Yards360571

Rec Yds/Game40.071.4

Receiving TDs25

Targets5178

Target Share/Game5.79.8

Age3026

Experience8 yrs2 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 9Week 10

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Rashee Rice holds the PPG edge with solid output at 15.5 points per game. Chris Godwin Jr. averaged 7.4 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Chris Godwin Jr. or Rashee Rice in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Rashee Rice has the edge at 15.5 PPG compared to Chris Godwin Jr.'s 7.4 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 Chris Godwin Jr. and Rashee Rice average in 2025?▾

Chris Godwin Jr. averaged 7.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 9 games in 2025. Rashee Rice averaged 15.5 PPG over 8 games. That is a difference of 8.1 points per game.

When are Chris Godwin Jr. and Rashee Rice's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Chris Godwin Jr. (TB) has a bye in Week 9, and Rashee Rice (KC) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Chris Godwin Jr. or Rashee Rice a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Rashee Rice outscored Chris Godwin Jr. by 8.1 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.