Rashee Rice: 2026 fantasy football projection for Chiefs' star WR

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice is expected to have a breakout season in 2026, which will help fantasy football team managers looking for a top player at the position for next season.

>Rice will be the Chiefs’ No. 1 receiver next season. He will battle for the most targets on a game-to-game basis with Chiefs superstar tight end Travis Kelce in 2026, but is positioned to produce in volume for Kansas City.

>Let’s take a look at Rice’s outlook for the 2026 fantasy football season after missing much time over the last two seasons due to injuries and suspension.

Rashee Rice 2025 stats

>Rice recorded 53 receptions for 571 receiving yards and five REC touchdowns last season, which amounted to 150.1 fantasy points scored in ESPN PPR leagues.

Rashee Rice 2026 fantasy football projection

>According to ESPN Fantasy Football experts, Rice is projected to record 96 receptions for 1,133 REC yards and nine REC TDs, along with 43 rushing yards and a rushing TD, good for 269.79 fantasy points in PPR leagues.

Rashee Rice fantasy analysis

>Rice will be a high-end WR2 in leagues with 14 teams or fewer, and a WR1 in deep leagues next season.

>This article originally appeared on Chiefs Wire: Rashee Rice: 2026 fantasy football projection for Chiefs' star WR