Rashee Rice vs DeVonta Smith
Who should you draft in 2026 fantasy football? Our machine learning model's projections, value over replacement (VBD), and the draft market's lean — refreshed every morning.
This one is a coin flip. The model leans Rashee Rice by 1.4 points of value over replacement (30.7 vs 29.2) — close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market agrees: Rashee Rice goes first at ADP 27.2 vs 28.9 for DeVonta Smith.
Health note: Rashee Rice carries an injury flag — Questionable (Knee) — which is already reflected in his projection.
| Rashee Rice | DeVonta Smith | |
|---|---|---|
| Team | KAN | PHI |
| Overall rank | #46 | #48 |
| Position rank | WR16 | WR18 |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 203.4 | 202.0 |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 30.7 | 29.2 |
| Market ADP | 27.2 | 28.9 |
| Injury flag | Questionable | — |
Should I draft Rashee Rice or DeVonta Smith in 2026 fantasy football?
Rashee Rice. He projects 203.4 fantasy points with 30.7 value over replacement, vs 202.0 points and 29.2 for DeVonta Smith (WR, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.