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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Marquise Brown 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. Marquise Brown (7.1 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Rashee Rice as the starter and Marquise Brown as depth.

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

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WRKansas City Chiefs#56

Marquise Brown

PPG

7.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

587

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

WRKansas City Chiefs#5PPG LEADER

Rashee Rice

PPG

15.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

571

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Marquise Brown

Rashee Rice

Head to Head

7.1 PPG15.5 PPG

16 GP8 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Marquise Brown: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #56 at the position). Rashee Rice: Tier 1 (Elite) WR (ranked #5 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Marquise Brown is producing at 32% 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.

Marquise Brown vs Rashee Rice: Who Should You Start?

There is a real production gap between these two wide receivers. Rashee Rice (Kansas City Chiefs) averaged 15.5 PPG over 8 games in 2025, outscoring Marquise Brown (Kansas City Chiefs, 7.1 PPG) by 8.4 points per week. That separation would need a significant matchup swing to overcome.

Rashee Rice carries a 8.4-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.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Marquise Brown turned 74 targets into 587 yards and 5 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.

One thing to note: both players share a Week 10 bye. That means you need a backup plan at wide receiver for that week, especially if one of these two is your starter.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Rashee Rice at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Marquise Brown is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Marquise Brown (age 28) 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 Marquise Brown by a projected 143 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Marquise Brown played 16 games in 2025 compared to Rashee Rice's 8. That durability gap means Marquise Brown 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.
•Both players share a Week 10 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatBrownRice

PPG (Half-PPR)7.115.5

Games Played168

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)114124

Receptions4953

Rec/Game3.16.6

Receiving Yards587571

Rec Yds/Game36.771.4

Receiving TDs55

Targets7478

Target Share/Game4.69.8

Age2826

Experience6 yrs2 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 10Week 10

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Rashee Rice holds the PPG edge with solid output at 15.5 points per game. Marquise Brown averaged 7.1 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 Marquise Brown or Rashee Rice in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Rashee Rice has the edge at 15.5 PPG compared to Marquise Brown's 7.1 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 Marquise Brown and Rashee Rice average in 2025?▾

Marquise Brown averaged 7.1 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 8.4 points per game.

Do Marquise Brown and Rashee Rice share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Marquise Brown and Rashee Rice share a Week 10 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at wide receiver for that week.

Is Marquise Brown or Rashee Rice a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Rashee Rice outscored Marquise Brown by 8.4 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.