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NegativeInjuryOct 28, 2026
Receiver Score doesn't have enough data from this season to approximate Rice's value. Before the injury, he had lined up in the slot on 45% of his routes and run 24% off play-action. Before the injury he was a sell because of where he was drafted. If he comes back healthy, there's clearly a gaping hole that the model believes he would fill and also create a better middle-class for the WR2 tier.NegativeInjuryOct 28, 2026
Rice (hamstring) is uncertain for Week 8 vs. Broncos. If he remains unavailable, Xavier Worthy could see increased opportunity, though Worthy has underperformed since Rice exited in Week 4.NegativeInjuryOct 22, 2026
Rashee Rice has yet to practice heading into Week 7, limiting his availability and target opportunities. His absence is a key factor in John Laghezza's concern that there isn't enough attention being spread around the Chiefs' pass catchers, particularly affecting Xavier Worthy's ceiling.NegativeInjuryOct 17, 2026
WR Rashee Rice suffered hamstring injury in Week 4, creating uncertainty for Chiefs passing game heading into Week 6 matchup vs. Chargers.NegativeInjuryOct 17, 2026
Rice has been ruled out vs. the Chargers. He got off to a quiet start this season but was the Chiefs' No. 1 pass catcher over the past handful of years. His absence, combined with Tyquan Thornton's season-ending injury, leaves the team very thin at receiver and creates opportunity for Xavier Worthy.NegativeInjuryOct 7, 2026
Rice suffered a hamstring injury in Week 4, creating opportunity for other Chiefs receivers like Cyrus Allen. The injury timeline is undetermined.NegativeValueOct 6, 2026
Mentioned as player George Pickens has been traded for, though Alec Pierce prefers Pickens to Rice in those deals; also mentioned in context of Travis Kelce buy-low opportunity during bye week.NegativeInjuryOct 6, 2026
Rice left the game with a hamstring injury found to be relatively minor. However, the Chiefs are entering a bye week, which does not help Guillotine managers bidding on him. The source recommends not bidding high on Rice given the bye timing.PositiveInjuryOct 6, 2026
Rice suffered a non-contact, open-field hamstring injury in Week 4 while running out of bounds after a catch. While the injury sounds minor and he could be ready for Week 6, his production this year (19% target share, 12.7 PPR points per game from Weeks 1-3) despite running 85% of the routes has left a lot to be desired. With a potential zero on the horizon, the source prefers to attack the Chiefs through their veteran TE instead. Recommended bid: Pass.NegativeInjuryOct 5, 2026
Rashee Rice suffered a hamstring injury in Week 4, opening the door for Cyrus Allen to see increased receiving opportunities.PositiveProjectionOct 4, 2026
Rashee Rice ranked as a top-45 flex play in Week 4 rankings, positioned at WR44 overall in the flex tier.NegativeValueOct 1, 2026
Sell-high candidate with diminished role in 2026 offense flowing through Kenneth Walker. Rice's 0.37 PPR points-per-route value is below his 0.43 baseline from 2025, indicating reduced efficiency and opportunity. Target high-end WR2 or WR1 return (e.g., Drake London) if shopping him around.NegativeProjectionSep 30, 2026
Rashee Rice is downgraded in Week 4 WR rankings due to unfavorable betting factors, situational spots, and/or disadvantageous defensive matchups; current utilization shows 10.5 PPG with a 11.0 projection.NegativeProjectionSep 30, 2026
Rice is ranked No. 16 among wide receivers in Freedman's Week 4 rankings.PositiveMatchupSep 25, 2026
Rice remains a start for Week 3 despite the Receiver Score model not liking him ROS. He gets a great matchup in the slot where Miami grades out as an 'F' in coverage grade in blended grades, creating a favorable opportunity.NegativeProjectionSep 25, 2026
Rashee Rice is projected at 10.3 PPG for Week 3, up slightly from a 9.6 PPG average; the projection remains relatively flat, suggesting stable usage in the Chiefs' offense against Miami.PositiveRoleSep 23, 2026
Rashee Rice still profiles as the No. 1 option in the Chiefs passing attack despite the offense looking different than previous versions. The source maintains confidence in Rice's role as the primary receiver in Patrick Mahomes' passing game.PositiveUsageSep 19, 2026
Rice's Week 1 performance against Denver was disappointing despite one touchdown. The source expected more production and found concerning usage metrics. Against zone coverage (which Rice should thrive in), he ran 43.3% of routes with a 7.7% target rate and 0.46 YPRR. Against man coverage (where Rice struggles), he ran 30.0% of routes with an 11.1% target rate and 1.44 YPRR—showing he was actually more efficient against his weakness. The source notes that Denver's defensive scheme should have favored Rice, but neither his receiving efficiency nor target numbers improved. Week 2 opponent Miami used man coverage concepts at the highest rate in their season opener, which does not favor Rice. With the Chiefs' passing volume potentially declining due to Kenneth Walker's emergence, Rice may be a tougher asset to hold.PositiveProjectionSep 16, 2026
Rashee Rice is ranked 15th in the source's Week 2 WR rankings.NegativeProjectionSep 11, 2026
Rashee Rice is projected for 11.2 PPG in Week 1 against Denver; his season average is 14.7 PPG, representing a notable 3.5-point downgrade from his baseline, suggesting a challenging matchup for the Chiefs WR.NegativeMatchupSep 10, 2026
Rice has posted WR33, WR34, and WR49 PPR finishes in three matchups against Denver's defense. Despite running over 40% of his routes from the slot in each contest and receiving short-yardage targets (aDOT under five air yards), production dried up. Denver's Ja'Quan McMillan allowed the sixth-fewest yards per snap among 34 CBs with 100+ snaps in slot coverage and caused more turnovers than scores surrendered. Both Rice and his QB are returning from injury, warranting at least a week to shake off rust.NegativeMatchupSep 10, 2026
Rice has a poor historical record against Denver: WR33, WR34, and WR49 PPR finishes across three matchups (2023 Weeks 6 & 8, 2025 Week 11) with 4-6 catches, 38-72 yards, and zero TDs. He ran over 40% of his routes from the slot in each contest and received layup attempts (aDOT under five air yards in two matchups), yet still underperformed. Denver's Ja'Quan McMillan allowed the sixth-fewest yards per snap in slot coverage (34 CBs, 100+ snaps) and caused more turnovers than scores surrendered. With both Rice and Patrick Mahomes returning from injury, expect rust.NegativeRoleSep 10, 2026
The source cautions dynasty managers to monitor Rashee Rice's snap share in Week 1 relative to other Kansas City receivers. Current dynasty values treat the Chiefs' receiver room as a two-horse race, implying that three receivers cannot all succeed in the offense. If Rice appears to be fighting for snaps with Cyrus Allen and Xavier Worthy, dynasty managers should be ready to pivot away from Rice, suggesting the source views snap competition as a downside risk to his dynasty value.NegativeUsageSep 9, 2026
Rashee Rice is listed in Week 1 WR rankings with 14.7 PPG utilization and 11.4 PPG projection, indicating he is being tracked for usage analysis in the rankings.NegativeProjectionSep 9, 2026
Ranked No. 14 among wide receivers for Week 1 in Freedman's rankings.PositiveProjectionSep 5, 2026
Rashee Rice ranks as Matthew Berry's WR14 in half-PPR rankings for 2026, positioned at No. 31 overall.NegativeBustSep 3, 2026
Matthew Berry is nervous about Rashee Rice, noting that while the numbers are great when he plays, between the knee injury and continued off-field issues, it's just not a fun click, not to mention all the exciting WR options going after him.NegativeRoleSep 2, 2026
Rice has not lit up camp, limiting the receiving room depth behind Travis Kelce in Kansas City.NegativeValueSep 1, 2026
Rice comes off the board before Nico Collins in this draft, despite Collins' Yahoo ADP being higher than Rice's.NegativeValueAug 27, 2026
Rice is the wide receiver equivalent of De'Von Achane in Fleaflicker's format. Among high-volume receivers, he was the most reliant on receptions for production with a paltry 4.9-yard aDOT last year. He had an aDOT above 5.6 yards in just one of his eight games, and his longest touchdown was only 27 yards with just one 40+ yard touchdown in his entire career. While he catches passes from Patrick Mahomes and has some upside for 9+ catches weekly, the source is bumping him down in Fleaflicker rankings.NegativeInjuryAug 26, 2026
Zain Dhanani dropped Rashee Rice only 2 spots (No. 26 to No. 28), with Zay Flowers moving ahead after camp reports and practice clips raised questions about whether Rice is fully recovered from knee surgery. Dhanani noted Flowers averaged 2.53 YPRR in 2025—fourth among 132 qualified WRs—better than the 2.39 Rice posted in 2023, allowing him to move Flowers ahead without sacrificing ceiling.NegativeProjectionAug 21, 2026
Rashee Rice ranked 27th in Fantasy Life consensus top-100 rankings; bye week 5 (Kansas City).NegativeBustAug 18, 2026
Jake Trowbridge does not trust Rashee Rice as a WR1, citing too many red flags to ignore. While respecting Rice's on-field production, Trowbridge has a low tolerance for off-field issues and does not want to constantly worry that his WR1 will have another incident affecting availability.NegativeInjuryAug 12, 2026
Rice's injury and jail time have created opportunity for Cyrus Allen in the Chiefs WR room during training camp.NegativeRoleAug 12, 2026
Early reports surrounding Rice have been unclear, creating uncertainty about target distribution in Kansas City and supporting Travis Kelce's selection as the tight end.PositiveProjectionAug 12, 2026
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that Rice is not expected to face league discipline following a probation violation. If Rice stays healthy for all 17 games, he has elite upside. He was fifth at the position in 0.5-PPR points per game last year with a 29% target share when active. With Travis Kelce turning 37 and Xavier Worthy yet to break out, Rice is clearly Kansas City's top pass catcher. He's currently coming off the board as WR11 across the industry, but that figure could rise following Rapoport's report.NegativeValueAug 10, 2026
The source identifies Rashee Rice as a sell-high candidate in dynasty despite being a great 2026 redraft pick. Rice should be the focal point of the Chiefs' passing game this year but lacks a contract extension due to off-field issues and a major knee injury. If he hits free agency, the NFL may not value his skillset highly—he is not a prototypical number-one receiver and poses more risk than many front offices will embrace. Even if he stays in Kansas City, 2026 may be his weakest target competition year; Travis Kelce is unlikely to play beyond 2026, but the Chiefs will almost certainly add premium pass catchers in upcoming offseasons, which would hurt Rice's long-term dynasty value. The source recommends selling now while his value is at peak.NegativeInjuryAug 9, 2026
Availability has been a major sticking point throughout Rice's career, both because of health issues and off-the-field concerns. The source acknowledges the need to balance Rice's immense talent and on-field production with undeniable off-the-field issues.PositiveValueAug 9, 2026
Rice is practicing with the team and taking part in 11-on-11 drills; the source is treating him as a full-go come Week 1. At age 26 and squarely in his prime, the source expects Rice to play a big part in a bounceback season for Patrick Mahomes & Co. The consensus ranks him as a low-end WR2 in dynasty formats while the source has him sitting just outside the WR1 range (WR13) in 2026 fantasy football rankings. At his current price point, the source is all in on Rice as a prime dynasty trade target for this season and beyond.PositiveProjectionJul 30, 2026
Rice benefits from the Chiefs' 244 passing YPG projection and low target competition; the team environment keeps things favorable for the young WR.PositiveValueJul 30, 2026
Rice benefits from the Chiefs projecting 244 passing YPG with low target competition; the source notes this keeps things favorable for Rice.NegativeInjuryJul 30, 2026
Rashee Rice has been in just 12 regular-season games over the past two seasons combined, raising durability concerns despite his elite per-game production when healthy; Valenzuela notes he has never played a full season.PositiveProjectionJul 30, 2026
In Rice's last 17 full games, he has 163 targets, 120 receptions, 1,377 yards, and 10 receiving touchdowns, averaging 19.2 PPG; if he can stay healthy and play a full season (he has been in just 12 regular-season games over the past two seasons combined), he offers serious upside.PositiveValueJul 26, 2026
Rice's ADP has been volatile, starting around the Round 1-2 turn in early May before dropping due to a probation violation and 30-day jail sentence while rehabbing a knee scope; latest reports from HC Andy Reid are positive and Rice has been cleared for training camp. He ranks as WR12 in consensus rankings but WR9 in yards per route run since 2023 (2.42, ahead of Justin Jefferson) and WR6 in targets per route run (28.2%), representing elite value so long as Rice stays healthy and out of trouble.NegativeBustJul 24, 2026
Rice being a WR1 is worrisome because reliability isn't exactly his strong suit, despite giving great fantasy production when on the field. His injury history and availability concerns make him a high-risk selection despite his elite target share and production metrics.PositiveUsageJul 24, 2026
Rice is expected to be the focal point of Kansas City's passing attack. Over the last two seasons (12 games), he averages 2.25 targets per game when in motion (3rd) while being targeted on 58% of such routes. He ranks 11th in wide receiver screens with 25 despite other wideouts playing more than double the games. In 2024 Weeks 1-3, he posted 33% TPRR (1st), 34% target share (2nd) and 21.6 PPG (2nd).PositiveValueJul 23, 2026
Matthew Berry identifies Rashee Rice as one of the best options at the 2/3 turn once the top-12 RBs are off the board, indicating strong value at that draft position.NegativeDepth ChartJul 23, 2026
Began the 2024 season serving a suspension; leagues with an NA (non-active) spot allow managers to stash suspended players without tying up a bench spot, reducing opportunity cost and enabling outsized returns when they return, as demonstrated by Rice's performance last season.PositiveProjectionNo date
Rashee Rice's off-field issues are clearing up, which improves Patrick Mahomes' value proposition in drafts.NegativeBustNo date
Rashee Rice was valued as a top-end fantasy receiver within the last year but is now viewed closer to a throw-in piece; the question isn't about his value when on the field but whether there will be yet another 'thing' that keeps him off the field.NegativeBustNo date
Third-round player classified as a 'Level 4 Goblin' (high risk, high reward); explicitly flagged as risky by all analysts; the source explicitly avoids drafting him due to risk profile threatening draft survival; potential for massive upside if he stays healthy, but downside risk is severe.NegativeProjectionNo date
Rice has top-seven fantasy upside if he can play close to a full season. In 2024 Weeks 1-3, Rice posted 33% TPRR (1st), 34% target share (2nd), and 21.6 PPG (2nd); in 2025 Weeks 7-15, he logged 29% TPRR (5th), 29% target share (10th), and 18.0 PPG (8th). Over his last 12 games combined, Rice averages 2.25 targets per game when in motion (3rd) and is targeted on 58% of such routes; he also ranks 11th in wide receiver screens with 25 despite playing far fewer games than other wideouts. However, Rice's availability remains a significant risk factor on draft day; he has logged just 12 games over the last two years combined due to injury and off-field issues. Additionally, while Patrick Mahomes is expected to be ready for Week 1, it remains uncertain whether he will be 100% healthy to open the season, which could impact Rice's target volume and efficiency. The Kansas City passing game funnels through Rice, especially as Travis Kelce ages.NegativeBustNo date
Explicitly placed on the source's Do Not Draft list due to off-field legal issues and drama. The source notes that despite Andy Reid's historical ability to manage players with off-the-field issues, the severity of Rice's situation warrants a hard fade; the source states 'Rashee Rice was released from jail' and emphasizes putting her foot down to add his top WR role to her DND list.NegativeBustNo date
Rashee Rice carries significant off-field risk that has plagued his managers over the years, with no certainty about his future safety.NegativeValueNo date
Rashee Rice is ranked WR15 but going at ADP 30.4 (WR11), being drafted much earlier than his 2026 projections warrant despite off-field issues.