Tee Higgins vs Rashee Rice
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 Tee Higgins by 2.3 points of value over replacement (33.0 vs 30.7) — close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market has them practically even (ADP 26.9 vs 27.2), so whichever falls to you is the pick.
Health note: Rashee Rice carries an injury flag — Questionable (Knee) — which is already reflected in his projection.
| Tee Higgins | Rashee Rice | |
|---|---|---|
| Team | CIN | KAN |
| Overall rank | #44 | #46 |
| Position rank | WR15 | WR16 |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 205.7 | 203.4 |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 33.0 | 30.7 |
| Market ADP | 26.9 | 27.2 |
| Injury flag | — | Questionable |
Should I draft Tee Higgins or Rashee Rice in 2026 fantasy football?
Tee Higgins. He projects 205.7 fantasy points with 33.0 value over replacement, vs 203.4 points and 30.7 for Rashee Rice (WR, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.