AJ Barner or Rashee RiceWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

AJ Barner is a Seattle Seahawks tight end who averaged 7.1 fantasy points per game across 17 games in 2025. Rashee Rice is a Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver who averaged 15.5 fantasy points per game across 8 games in 2025. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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TESeattle Seahawks#22 TE

AJ Barner

PPG

7.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

519

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

WRKansas City Chiefs#5 WR

Rashee Rice

PPG

15.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

571

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

Detailed Stat Breakdown

AJ Barner vs Rashee Rice: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	AJ Barner	Rashee Rice
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.1	15.5
Games Played	17	8
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	121	124
Receptions	52	53
Rec/Game	3.1	6.6
Receiving Yards	519	571
Rec Yds/Game	30.5	71.4
Receiving TDs	6	5
Targets	68	78
Target Share/Game	4.0	9.8
Age	24	26
Experience	1 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start AJ Barner or Rashee Rice in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for AJ Barner and Rashee Rice is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, AJ Barner averaged 7.1 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Rashee Rice averaged 15.5.

Should I draft AJ Barner or Rashee Rice in 2026 fantasy football?▾

AJ Barner averaged 7.1 fantasy points per game across 17 games in 2025, and Rashee Rice averaged 15.5 across 8. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did AJ Barner and Rashee Rice average in 2025?▾

AJ Barner averaged 7.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Rashee Rice averaged 15.5 PPG over 8 games. That is a difference of 8.4 points per game.

When are AJ Barner and Rashee Rice's bye weeks in 2026?▾

AJ Barner (SEA) has a bye in Week 11, and Rashee Rice (KC) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.