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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Rashee Rice vs Terry McLaurin

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. Terry McLaurin (9.5 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Rashee Rice as the starter and Terry McLaurin 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#5PPG LEADER

Rashee Rice

PPG

15.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

571

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

WRWashington Commanders#35

Terry McLaurin

PPG

9.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

582

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 12

The Edge Chart

Rashee Rice

Terry McLaurin

Head to Head

15.5 PPG9.5 PPG

8 GP10 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 12

Fantasy Tiers

Rashee Rice: Tier 1 (Elite) WR (ranked #5 at the position). Terry McLaurin: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #35 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Rashee Rice is producing at 70% of elite pace and Terry McLaurin at 43%. That ranking gap means Rashee Rice carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Rashee Rice vs Terry McLaurin: 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 Terry McLaurin managed 9.5 across 10 games with the Washington Commanders. A 6.0-point weekly edge is substantial at the wide receiver position.

Rashee Rice carries a 6.0-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. Rashee Rice turned 78 targets into 571 yards and 5 touchdowns, while Terry McLaurin converted 60 looks into 582 yards and 3 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Rashee Rice sits Week 10 while Terry McLaurin is off Week 12. 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. Terry McLaurin is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Rashee Rice (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Terry McLaurin (age 30) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Rashee Rice outscored Terry McLaurin by a projected 102 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Terry McLaurin played 10 games in 2025 compared to Rashee Rice's 8. That durability gap means Terry McLaurin 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.
•Rashee Rice is 4 years younger than Terry McLaurin (26 vs 30), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatRiceMcLaurin

PPG (Half-PPR)15.59.5

Games Played810

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)12495

Receptions5338

Rec/Game6.63.8

Receiving Yards571582

Rec Yds/Game71.458.2

Receiving TDs53

Targets7860

Target Share/Game9.86.0

Age2630

Experience2 yrs6 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 10Week 12

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Rashee Rice holds the PPG edge with solid output at 15.5 points per game. Terry McLaurin averaged 9.5 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 Rashee Rice or Terry McLaurin in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Rashee Rice has the edge at 15.5 PPG compared to Terry McLaurin's 9.5 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 Rashee Rice and Terry McLaurin average in 2025?▾

Rashee Rice averaged 15.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 8 games in 2025. Terry McLaurin averaged 9.5 PPG over 10 games. That is a difference of 6.0 points per game.

When are Rashee Rice and Terry McLaurin's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Rashee Rice (KC) has a bye in Week 10, and Terry McLaurin (WAS) has a bye in Week 12. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Rashee Rice or Terry McLaurin a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Rashee Rice outscored Terry McLaurin by 6.0 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.