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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Parker Washington 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. Parker Washington (10.4 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Rashee Rice as the starter and Parker Washington as depth.

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

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WRJacksonville Jaguars#27

Parker Washington

PPG

10.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

847

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 8

WRKansas City Chiefs#5PPG LEADER

Rashee Rice

PPG

15.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

571

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Parker Washington

Rashee Rice

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10.4 PPG15.5 PPG

15 GP8 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Parker Washington: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #27 at the position). Rashee Rice: Tier 1 (Elite) WR (ranked #5 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Parker Washington is producing at 47% 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.

Parker Washington vs Rashee Rice: Who Should You Start?

Parker Washington and Rashee Rice are both viable fantasy wide receivers heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Parker Washington averaged 10.4 PPG across 15 games with the Jacksonville Jaguars, while Rashee Rice posted 15.5 PPG in 8 appearances for the Kansas City Chiefs.

A 5.1-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. Parker Washington turned 95 targets into 847 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.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Parker Washington sits Week 8 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. Parker Washington is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Parker Washington (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 Parker Washington by a projected 87 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Parker Washington played 15 games in 2025 compared to Rashee Rice's 8. That durability gap means Parker Washington 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.
•Parker Washington saw 95 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatWashingtonRice

PPG (Half-PPR)10.415.5

Games Played158

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)156124

Receptions5853

Rec/Game3.96.6

Receiving Yards847571

Rec Yds/Game56.571.4

Receiving TDs55

Targets9578

Target Share/Game6.39.8

Age2426

Experience2 yrs2 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 8Week 10

Summary

Rashee Rice outscored Parker Washington by 5.1 PPG in 2025 (15.5 to 10.4). 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 Parker Washington or Rashee Rice in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Rashee Rice has the edge at 15.5 PPG compared to Parker Washington's 10.4 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 Parker Washington and Rashee Rice average in 2025?▾

Parker Washington averaged 10.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Rashee Rice averaged 15.5 PPG over 8 games. That is a difference of 5.1 points per game.

When are Parker Washington and Rashee Rice's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Parker Washington (JAX) has a bye in Week 8, and Rashee Rice (KC) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Parker Washington or Rashee Rice a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Rashee Rice outscored Parker Washington by 5.1 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.