Rashee Rice vs Emeka Egbuka
Who should you start in Week 3? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 3
Start Rashee Rice this week: a clear but modest edge of 2.2 projected points (13.1 vs 10.9).
Rashee Rice faces MIA, the 8th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week. Emeka Egbuka faces MIN, the 26th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
The model takes Rashee Rice: a clear but modest edge of 8.9 points of value over replacement (29.4 vs 20.5).
The draft market agrees: Rashee Rice goes first at ADP 17.2 vs 35.0 for Emeka Egbuka.
| Rashee RiceKAN | Emeka EgbukaTAM | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 3 opponent | MIA | MIN | |
| Projected Week 3 points | 13.1 | 10.9 | Rice +2.2 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 32) | #8 | #26 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 207.9 | 199.0 | Rice +8.9 pts |
| Points per game | 12.2 | 11.7 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 29.4 | 20.5 | Rice +8.9 |
| Overall rank | #48 | #51 | Rice by 3 |
| Position rank | WR17 | WR18 | |
| Market ADP | 17.2 | 35.0 | Egbuka +17.8 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 2 | Rd 3 | |
| Bye week | 5 | 10 |
Should I start Rashee Rice or Emeka Egbuka in Week 3?
Start Rashee Rice this week: a clear but modest edge of 2.2 projected points (13.1 vs 10.9).
Should I draft Rashee Rice or Emeka Egbuka in 2026 fantasy football?
Rashee Rice. He projects 207.9 fantasy points with 29.4 value over replacement, vs 199.0 points and 20.5 for Emeka Egbuka (WR, PPR).