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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Rashee Rice vs Travis Hunter

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. Travis Hunter (7.1 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Rashee Rice as the starter and Travis Hunter 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

WRJacksonville Jaguars#58

Travis Hunter

PPG

7.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

298

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Rashee Rice

Travis Hunter

Head to Head

15.5 PPG7.1 PPG

8 GP7 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Rashee Rice: Tier 1 (Elite) WR (ranked #5 at the position). Travis Hunter: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #58 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Rashee Rice is producing at 70% of elite pace and Travis Hunter at 32%. That ranking gap means Rashee Rice carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Rashee Rice vs Travis Hunter: 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 Travis Hunter managed 7.1 across 7 games with the Jacksonville Jaguars. A 8.4-point weekly edge is substantial at the wide receiver position.

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.

Target volume is the story here. Rashee Rice saw 78 targets in 2025, while Travis Hunter drew 45. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Rashee Rice, even in weeks where Travis Hunter posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Rashee Rice sits Week 10 while Travis Hunter is off Week 8. 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. Travis Hunter 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. Travis Hunter (age 22) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Rashee Rice outscored Travis Hunter by a projected 143 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Rashee Rice played 8 games in 2025 compared to Travis Hunter's 7. That durability gap means Rashee Rice 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.
•Travis Hunter is 4 years younger than Rashee Rice (22 vs 26), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatRiceHunter

PPG (Half-PPR)15.57.1

Games Played87

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)12450

Receptions5328

Rec/Game6.64.0

Receiving Yards571298

Rec Yds/Game71.442.6

Receiving TDs51

Targets7845

Target Share/Game9.86.4

Age2622

Experience2 yrs-

Bye WeekWeek 10Week 8

Summary

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

Based on 2025 season averages, Rashee Rice has the edge at 15.5 PPG compared to Travis Hunter'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 Rashee Rice and Travis Hunter average in 2025?▾

Rashee Rice averaged 15.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 8 games in 2025. Travis Hunter averaged 7.1 PPG over 7 games. That is a difference of 8.4 points per game.

When are Rashee Rice and Travis Hunter's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Rashee Rice or Travis Hunter a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Rashee Rice outscored Travis Hunter 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.