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Rashee Rice 2026 Fantasy Football Outlook: Does the Talented Wideout's Upside Outweigh His Off-Field and Health Concerns?
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice (knee) has had a difficult time staying on the field in recent seasons. After missing 13 games in 2024 with a knee injury, he opened the 2025 season by serving a six-game suspension for his role in a hit-and-run incident. Rice then ended the 2025 season on Injured Reserve with a concussion. This past offseason has been eventful as well, as the 26-year-old underwent knee surgery in May before being arrested and serving a 30-day jail sentence for violating his probation. Rice is expected to be ready to go for the start of training camp, but his fantasy profile is obviously riddled with both injury and off-field risk. Across the eight games he suited up for in 2025, Rice recorded 53 catches for 571 yards and five touchdowns on 78 targets. As long as he's on the field, Rice projects as the number one option in the passing game for Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Particularly in PPR-scoring formats, Rice's upside is significant. However, fantasy managers will have to weigh his availability concerns when choosing whether to rely on him as a key contributor. All in all, Rice projects as a high-ceiling, low-floor fantasy WR3 entering 2026.
