Rashee Rice vs Terry McLaurin
Who should you start in Week 4? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 4
Start Rashee Rice this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.1 projected points (13.1 vs 12.0).
Rashee Rice faces LV, the 7th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week. Terry McLaurin faces IND, the 13th-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 6.4 points of value over replacement (27.7 vs 21.3).
The draft market agrees: Rashee Rice goes first at ADP 17.2 vs 48.1 for Terry McLaurin.
Health note: Terry McLaurin carries an injury flag of Out (Hamstring), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Rashee RiceKAN | Terry McLaurinWAS | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 4 opponent | LV | IND | |
| Projected Week 4 points | 13.1 | 12.0 | Rice +1.1 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 32) | #7 | #13 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 208.0 | 201.6 | Rice +6.4 pts |
| Points per game | 12.2 | 11.9 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 27.7 | 21.3 | Rice +6.4 |
| Overall rank | #46 | #51 | Rice by 5 |
| Position rank | WR16 | WR18 | |
| Market ADP | 17.2 | 48.1 | McLaurin +30.9 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 2 | Rd 4 | |
| Bye week | 5 | 7 | |
| Injury flag | None | Out |
Should I start Rashee Rice or Terry McLaurin in Week 4?
Start Rashee Rice this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.1 projected points (13.1 vs 12.0).
Should I draft Rashee Rice or Terry McLaurin in 2026 fantasy football?
Rashee Rice. He projects 208.0 fantasy points with 27.7 value over replacement, vs 201.6 points and 21.3 for Terry McLaurin (WR, PPR).