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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Khalil Shakir 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. Khalil Shakir (8.1 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Rashee Rice as the starter and Khalil Shakir as depth.

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

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WRBuffalo Bills#48

Khalil Shakir

PPG

8.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

719

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

WRKansas City Chiefs#5PPG LEADER

Rashee Rice

PPG

15.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

571

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Khalil Shakir

Rashee Rice

Head to Head

8.1 PPG15.5 PPG

16 GP8 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Khalil Shakir: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #48 at the position). Rashee Rice: Tier 1 (Elite) WR (ranked #5 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Khalil Shakir is producing at 37% 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.

Khalil Shakir 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 Khalil Shakir managed 8.1 across 16 games with the Buffalo Bills. A 7.4-point weekly edge is substantial at the wide receiver position.

A 7.4-PPG gap gives Rashee Rice the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Khalil Shakir turned 95 targets into 719 yards and 4 touchdowns, while Rashee Rice converted 78 looks into 571 yards and 5 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Khalil Shakir sits Week 7 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. Khalil Shakir is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Khalil Shakir (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Rashee Rice (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Rashee Rice outscored Khalil Shakir by a projected 126 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Khalil Shakir played 16 games in 2025 compared to Rashee Rice's 8. That durability gap means Khalil Shakir 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.
•Khalil Shakir saw 95 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatShakirRice

PPG (Half-PPR)8.115.5

Games Played168

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)130124

Receptions7253

Rec/Game4.56.6

Receiving Yards719571

Rec Yds/Game44.971.4

Receiving TDs45

Targets9578

Target Share/Game5.99.8

Age2626

Experience3 yrs2 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 7Week 10

Summary

Rashee Rice outscored Khalil Shakir by 7.4 PPG in 2025 (15.5 to 8.1). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Khalil Shakir or Rashee Rice in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Rashee Rice has the edge at 15.5 PPG compared to Khalil Shakir's 8.1 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 Khalil Shakir and Rashee Rice average in 2025?▾

Khalil Shakir averaged 8.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Rashee Rice averaged 15.5 PPG over 8 games. That is a difference of 7.4 points per game.

When are Khalil Shakir and Rashee Rice's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Khalil Shakir (BUF) has a bye in Week 7, and Rashee Rice (KC) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Khalil Shakir or Rashee Rice a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Rashee Rice outscored Khalil Shakir by 7.4 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.