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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Courtland Sutton 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 has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 4.8-PPG advantage is real (15.5 to 10.7), and Rashee Rice's 6 touchdowns show scoring upside. Courtland Sutton is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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WRDenver Broncos#21

Courtland Sutton

PPG

10.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,017

Rec TDs

Targets

124

Bye

Week 12

WRKansas City Chiefs#5PPG LEADER

Rashee Rice

PPG

15.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

571

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Courtland Sutton

Rashee Rice

Head to Head

10.7 PPG15.5 PPG

17 GP8 GP

Bye: Week 12Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Courtland Sutton: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #21 at the position). Rashee Rice: Tier 1 (Elite) WR (ranked #5 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Courtland Sutton is producing at 49% 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.

Courtland Sutton vs Rashee Rice: Who Should You Start?

Two wide receivers who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Courtland Sutton (Denver Broncos) finished the 2025 season averaging 10.7 fantasy points per game in 17 games. Rashee Rice (Kansas City Chiefs) came in at 15.5 PPG over 8 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Rashee Rice carries a 4.8-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. Courtland Sutton saw 124 targets in 2025, while Rashee Rice drew 78. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Courtland Sutton, even in weeks where Rashee Rice posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Courtland Sutton sits Week 12 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. Courtland Sutton is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Courtland Sutton (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 Courtland Sutton by a projected 82 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Courtland Sutton played 17 games in 2025 compared to Rashee Rice's 8. That durability gap means Courtland Sutton contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Courtland Sutton scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Courtland Sutton saw 124 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 Courtland Sutton (26 vs 30), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatSuttonRice

PPG (Half-PPR)10.715.5

Games Played178

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)182124

Receptions7453

Rec/Game4.46.6

Receiving Yards1,017571

Rec Yds/Game59.871.4

Receiving TDs75

Targets12478

Target Share/Game7.39.8

Age3026

Experience7 yrs2 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 12Week 10

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Rashee Rice holds the PPG edge with solid output at 15.5 points per game. Courtland Sutton averaged 10.7 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 Courtland Sutton or Rashee Rice in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Rashee Rice has the edge at 15.5 PPG compared to Courtland Sutton's 10.7 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 Courtland Sutton and Rashee Rice average in 2025?▾

Courtland Sutton averaged 10.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Rashee Rice averaged 15.5 PPG over 8 games. That is a difference of 4.8 points per game.

When are Courtland Sutton and Rashee Rice's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Courtland Sutton (DEN) has a bye in Week 12, and Rashee Rice (KC) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Courtland Sutton or Rashee Rice a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Rashee Rice outscored Courtland Sutton by 4.8 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.