Drake London vs Rashee Rice
Who should you start in Week 6? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 6
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Rashee Rice by 0.0 projected points (15.0 vs 14.9), close enough that either call is defensible.
Rashee Rice faces LAC, the 8th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week. Drake London faces CHI, the 10th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week.
Season-long, the model still ranks Drake London ahead. This is a matchup call for Week 6, not a change of heart about the rest of the year.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
This one is a coin flip. The model leans Drake London by 3.9 points of value over replacement (67.9 vs 64.0), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market agrees: Drake London goes first at ADP 13.5 vs 17.2 for Rashee Rice.
Health note: Rashee Rice carries an injury flag of Out (Hamstring), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Drake LondonATL | Rashee RiceKAN | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 6 opponent | CHI | LAC | |
| Projected Week 6 points | 14.9 | 15.0 | Even |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 28) | #10 | #8 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 246.3 | 242.4 | London +3.9 pts |
| Points per game | 14.5 | 14.3 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 67.9 | 64.0 | London +3.9 |
| Overall rank | #25 | #28 | London by 3 |
| Position rank | WR7 | WR9 | |
| Market ADP | 13.5 | 17.2 | Rice +3.7 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 2 | Rd 2 | |
| Bye week | 11 | 5 | |
| Injury flag | None | Out |
Should I start Drake London or Rashee Rice in Week 6?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Rashee Rice by 0.0 projected points (15.0 vs 14.9), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Drake London or Rashee Rice in 2026 fantasy football?
Drake London. He projects 246.3 fantasy points with 67.9 value over replacement, vs 242.4 points and 64.0 for Rashee Rice (WR, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.