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Marvin Harrison Jr. vs Rashee RiceWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

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Start Rashee Rice over Marvin Harrison Jr. in 2026.

Rashee Rice averaged 15.5 PPG in 2025 to Marvin Harrison Jr.'s 8.9, a 6.6 point per game edge. Rice posted that edge in only 8 games, so the per-game ceiling is real but watch his availability. Rashee Rice is Tier 1 at the position, Marvin Harrison Jr. is Tier 3.

The Bottom Line

Rashee Rice is clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 15.5 PPG and 591 total yards in 2025, the production separation is too wide to overcome on matchup alone. Marvin Harrison Jr. (8.9 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Rashee Rice as the starter and Marvin Harrison Jr. as depth.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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WRArizona Cardinals#39
Marvin Harrison Jr.
PPG
8.9
Games
12
Rec
41
Rec Yds
608
Rec TDs
4
Targets
73
Bye
Week 14
WRKansas City Chiefs#5PPG LEADER
Rashee Rice
PPG
15.5
Games
8
Rec
53
Rec Yds
571
Rec TDs
5
Targets
78
Bye
Week 5

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Marvin Harrison Jr.
Rashee Rice

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8.9 PPG15.5 PPG
12 GP8 GP
Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Marvin Harrison Jr.: Tier 3 (Deep League) WR (ranked #39 at the position). Rashee Rice: Tier 1 (Elite) WR (ranked #5 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Marvin Harrison Jr. is producing at 40% of elite pace and Rashee Rice at 70%. That ranking gap means Rashee Rice carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Marvin Harrison Jr. vs Rashee Rice: The Full Breakdown

Rashee Rice and Marvin Harrison Jr. are at different tiers heading into 2026. The Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver averaged 15.5 PPG in 2025, a full 6.6 points per game ahead of Marvin Harrison Jr.'s 8.9 with the Arizona Cardinals. That kind of gap doesn't close on matchup alone.

Rashee Rice carries a 6.6-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Marvin Harrison Jr. turned 73 targets into 608 yards and 4 touchdowns, while Rashee Rice converted 78 looks into 571 yards and 5 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

Marvin Harrison Jr. has his bye in Week 14, and Rashee Rice rests in Week 5. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at wide receiver for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Rashee Rice at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Marvin Harrison Jr. is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Marvin Harrison Jr. (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Rashee Rice (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

  • Rashee Rice outscored Marvin Harrison Jr. by a projected 112 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Marvin Harrison Jr. played 12 games in 2025 compared to Rashee Rice's 8. That durability gap means Marvin Harrison Jr. contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
  • Rashee Rice scored 6 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.8 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
  • Rashee Rice saw 78 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Marvin Harrison Jr. vs Rashee Rice: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatMarvin Harrison Jr.Rashee Rice
PPG (Half-PPR)8.915.5
Games Played128
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)107124
Receptions4153
Rec/Game3.46.6
Receiving Yards608571
Rec Yds/Game50.771.4
Receiving TDs45
Targets7378
Target Share/Game6.19.8
Age2426
Experience1 yrs2 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 14Week 5

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Rashee Rice holds the PPG edge with solid output at 15.5 points per game. Marvin Harrison Jr. averaged 8.9 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Marvin Harrison Jr. or Rashee Rice in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Rashee Rice has the edge at 15.5 PPG compared to Marvin Harrison Jr.'s 8.9 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Marvin Harrison Jr. and Rashee Rice average in 2025?

Marvin Harrison Jr. averaged 8.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Rashee Rice averaged 15.5 PPG over 8 games. That is a difference of 6.6 points per game.

When are Marvin Harrison Jr. and Rashee Rice's bye weeks in 2026?

Marvin Harrison Jr. (ARI) has a bye in Week 14, and Rashee Rice (KC) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Marvin Harrison Jr. or Rashee Rice a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?

Rashee Rice outscored Marvin Harrison Jr. by 6.6 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.