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Joshua Palmer or Rashee RiceWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Joshua Palmer is a Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver who averaged 6.8 fantasy points per game across 14 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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WRLos Angeles Chargers
Joshua Palmer
PPG
6.8
Games
14
Rec
42
Rec Yds
498
Rec TDs
2
Targets
65
Bye
Week 5
WRKansas City Chiefs#5 WR
Rashee Rice
PPG
15.5
Games
8
Rec
53
Rec Yds
571
Rec TDs
5
Targets
78
Bye
Week 5

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Joshua Palmer vs Rashee Rice: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatJoshua PalmerRashee Rice
PPG (Half-PPR)6.815.5
Games Played148
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)95124
Receptions4253
Rec/Game3.06.6
Receiving Yards498571
Rec Yds/Game35.671.4
Receiving TDs25
Targets6578
Target Share/Game4.69.8
Age-26
Experience-2 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 5Week 5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Joshua Palmer or Rashee Rice in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Joshua Palmer 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, Joshua Palmer averaged 6.8 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Rashee Rice averaged 15.5.

Should I draft Joshua Palmer or Rashee Rice in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Joshua Palmer averaged 6.8 fantasy points per game across 14 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 Joshua Palmer and Rashee Rice average in 2025?▾

Joshua Palmer averaged 6.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Rashee Rice averaged 15.5 PPG over 8 games. That is a difference of 8.7 points per game.

Do Joshua Palmer and Rashee Rice share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Joshua Palmer and Rashee Rice share a Week 5 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at wide receiver for that week.

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