Rashee Rice vs Jameson Williams
Who should you start in Week 3? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 3
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Rashee Rice by 0.5 projected points (13.1 vs 12.5), close enough that either call is defensible.
Rashee Rice faces MIA, the 8th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week. Jameson Williams faces NYJ, the 4th-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 14.0 points of value over replacement (29.4 vs 15.5).
The draft market agrees: Rashee Rice goes first at ADP 17.2 vs 45.4 for Jameson Williams.
| Rashee RiceKAN | Jameson WilliamsDET | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 3 opponent | MIA | NYJ | |
| Projected Week 3 points | 13.1 | 12.5 | Rice +0.5 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 32) | #8 | #4 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 207.9 | 193.9 | Rice +14.0 pts |
| Points per game | 12.2 | 11.4 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 29.4 | 15.5 | Rice +14.0 |
| Overall rank | #48 | #56 | Rice by 8 |
| Position rank | WR17 | WR20 | |
| Market ADP | 17.2 | 45.4 | Williams +28.2 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 2 | Rd 4 | |
| Bye week | 5 | 6 |
Should I start Rashee Rice or Jameson Williams in Week 3?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Rashee Rice by 0.5 projected points (13.1 vs 12.5), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Rashee Rice or Jameson Williams in 2026 fantasy football?
Rashee Rice. He projects 207.9 fantasy points with 29.4 value over replacement, vs 193.9 points and 15.5 for Jameson Williams (WR, PPR).