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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Drake London 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 1.5-PPG advantage is real (15.5 to 14.0), and Rashee Rice's 6 touchdowns show scoring upside. Drake London is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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WRAtlanta Falcons#7

Drake London

PPG

14.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

919

Rec TDs

Targets

112

Bye

Week 5

WRKansas City Chiefs#5PPG LEADER

Rashee Rice

PPG

15.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

571

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Drake London

Rashee Rice

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14.0 PPG15.5 PPG

12 GP8 GP

Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Drake London: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #7 at the position). Rashee Rice: Tier 1 (Elite) WR (ranked #5 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Drake London is producing at 64% of elite pace and Rashee Rice at 70%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Drake London vs Rashee Rice: Who Should You Start?

Two wide receivers who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Drake London (Atlanta Falcons) finished the 2025 season averaging 14.0 fantasy points per game in 12 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 1.5-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. Drake London saw 112 targets in 2025, while Rashee Rice drew 78. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Drake London, 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: Drake London sits Week 5 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

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Drake London (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Rashee Rice (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Rashee Rice outscored Drake London by a projected 26 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Drake London played 12 games in 2025 compared to Rashee Rice's 8. That durability gap means Drake London contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Drake London scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Drake London saw 112 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatLondonRice

PPG (Half-PPR)14.015.5

Games Played128

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)168124

Receptions6853

Rec/Game5.76.6

Receiving Yards919571

Rec Yds/Game76.671.4

Receiving TDs75

Targets11278

Target Share/Game9.39.8

Age2426

Experience3 yrs2 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 5Week 10

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Rashee Rice holds the PPG edge with solid output at 15.5 points per game. Drake London averaged 14.0 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 Drake London or Rashee Rice in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Rashee Rice has the edge at 15.5 PPG compared to Drake London's 14.0 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 Drake London and Rashee Rice average in 2025?▾

Drake London averaged 14.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Rashee Rice averaged 15.5 PPG over 8 games. That is a difference of 1.5 points per game.

When are Drake London and Rashee Rice's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Drake London (ATL) has a bye in Week 5, and Rashee Rice (KC) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Drake London or Rashee Rice a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Rashee Rice outscored Drake London by 1.5 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.