Joshua Palmer or Rashee RiceWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Joshua Palmer is a Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver who averaged 6.8 fantasy points per game across 14 games in 2026. Rashee Rice is a Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver who averaged 11.6 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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WRLos Angeles Chargers

Joshua Palmer

PPG

6.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

498

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

WRKansas City Chiefs#21 WR

Rashee Rice

PPG

11.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

243

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Joshua Palmer vs Rashee Rice: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Joshua Palmer	Rashee Rice
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.8	11.6
Games Played	14	4
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	95	46
Receptions	42	20
Rec/Game	3.0	5.0
Receiving Yards	498	243
Rec Yds/Game	35.6	60.8
Receiving TDs	2	2
Targets	65	25
Target Share/Game	4.6	6.3
Age	-	26
Experience	-	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 5	Week 5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Joshua Palmer or Rashee Rice in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Joshua Palmer and Rashee Rice is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Joshua Palmer averaged 6.8 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Rashee Rice averaged 11.6.

Should I draft Joshua Palmer or Rashee Rice in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Joshua Palmer averaged 6.8 fantasy points per game across 14 games in 2026, and Rashee Rice averaged 11.6 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 Joshua Palmer and Rashee Rice average in 2026?▾

Joshua Palmer averaged 6.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2026. Rashee Rice averaged 11.6 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 4.8 points per game.

Do Joshua Palmer and Rashee Rice share a bye week?▾

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