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Rashee Rice or Brenton Strange

Who Should I Start? - Week 8 • Start New
Rashee Rice

Rashee Rice

WR • Kansas City Chiefs KC
Brenton Strange

Brenton Strange

TE • Jacksonville Jaguars JAC
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Rice over Strange

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Rice ... 13.41%

BOTH ... 29.27%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 10.78
REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
3.48 48.48 0.18 10.78
No projection for today.
Not available due to injury or suspension.
Outlook Rashee Rice

Rashee Rice at Denver — Limited Practice Puts Him on the Flex Radar

Rice returned to practice in a limited capacity on Thursday as he works through hamstring and knee injuries that sidelined him for two weeks. When healthy, he serves as Patrick Mahomes' primary slot weapon alongside Xavier Worthy. Fantasy managers should check back often for updates on his game-day status ahead of Sunday's divisional battle in Denver.

Rostered in all leagues, his start rate sits at 43% as managers await clarity on his availability. If active, our projections forecast Rice for approximately 3.5 receptions, 48 receiving yards, and 10.8 fantasy points. Given the risk of a snap limitation in his first game back, he profiles as a risky flex option rather than a locked-in starter.


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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Strange over Rice

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Strange ... 28.05%

BOTH ... 29.27%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 12.41
REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
5.21 56.62 0.1 12.41
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Outlook Brenton Strange

Brenton Strange vs. Colts — High-Floor TE1 at Home

Strange is fully healthy and operating as Jacksonville's top tight end, establishing reliable chemistry with Trevor Lawrence over the past month. He has drawn at least seven targets in three straight games, including a five-catch performance against Houston, and could see enhanced intermediate volume with Jakobi Meyers nursing a hamstring injury.

Our weekly projection forecasts another productive day with 5.2 receptions, 56.6 yards, and 12.4 fantasy points. With his roster rate up to 78%, fantasy managers should feel confident slotting him into lineups as a strong starter against an Indianapolis team that has dropped three straight contests.


FantasySP AI Analysis Updated 1 hr ago
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Performance Rashee Rice
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Next Up ❱ Redzone Touches
Redzone Touches Rashee Rice
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 DEN 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 IND 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 @MIA 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 @LV 🔓 🔓 🔓
6 BYE 🔓 🔓 🔓
7 LAC 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Redzone Touches Brenton Strange
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 CLE 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 @DEN 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 NE 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 @CIN 🔓 🔓 🔓
5 PHI 🔓 🔓 🔓
6 HOU 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Rashee Rice
OWN
100%
No change since last week.
START
43%
+27.15 compared to last week
OWN/START Brenton Strange
OWN
78%
+18.85 compared to last week
START
42%
+40.55 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Rashee Rice
32nd
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Brenton Strange
12th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up ❱ Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Rashee Rice

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 32nd among WR's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 70th with 25.00 total points (4.17 avg).
  • Currently 113.16 points behind the leader: Jaxon Smith-Njigba
  • He is in a heck of a slump. You might be able to get him now for a discount.
  • He is listed on the injury report about his Hamstring/Knee (Since Oct 4, 2026). Check out his player news for a closer look.
  • Decline in numbers lately by 4.2 PPG.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 75 in receptions, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 70th among WR.
  • Top 100 in targets, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 90th among WR.
  • Top 75 in Rec TDs with 1, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 51st among WR.
  • Rushing Stats

    Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 5 more games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +6, Rec Yards: +148 Rec TDs: -1,
  • Season Outlook

  • REC: 76, REC YDS: 950, REC TDS: 8
Breakdown Brenton Strange

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 12th among TE's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 22nd with 33.90 total points (5.65 avg).
  • Currently 37.6 points behind the leader: Isaiah Likely
  • He should be doing a bit better than this. Look for him to bounce back.
  • Slight decline in numbers lately at 1.3 PPG.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 15 in receptions and is currently ranked 12th among TE.
  • Top 15 in targets and is currently ranked 15th among TE.
  • Top 35 in red zone targets and is currently ranked 32nd among TE.
  • Top 15 in reception yards with 279 and 10.73 YPC and is currently ranked 12th among TE.
  • Top 50 in Rec TDs with 1 and is currently ranked 43rd among TE.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +6, Rec Yards: +75 Rec TDs: +1,
  • Season Outlook

  • REC: 53, REC YDS: 600, REC TDS: 5
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury Rashee Rice

HAMSTRING/KNEE - Since Oct 4, 2026

Rice was limited in practice on Thursday heading into Week 8 versus the Broncos.
Injury Brenton Strange

No Injury Reported

Next Up ❱ Matchup Comparison
Matchups Rashee Rice

Week 8
Kansas City Chiefs @ Denver Broncos

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
20.14369.291072115.29
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 3rd among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 6th with 53.00 total points (7.57 avg).
  • Currently 16 points behind the leader: Vikings DST
  • He is putting up the kind of numbers the experts expected him to.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have remained fairly consistant and rose slightly by 0.4 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 8 in turnovers with 10 (1.43 per game) and is currently ranked 8th among DST.
  • Ranked 29th in rush defense with 933 (133.29 per game).
  • Ranked 20th in pass defense with 1652 (236.00 per game).
  • Top 2 in sacks with 21 (3.00 per game) and currently ranked 2nd among DST.
  • Top 6 in interceptions with 7 (1.00 per game) and currently ranked 6th among DST.
  • Top 8 in points against with 20.14 per game and currently ranked 8th among DST.
  • Top 4 in Total TDs with 1 (0.14 per game) and currently ranked 4th among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +134.4, Turnovers: +5 Sacks: -17, INTs: +5, TDs: +1, Points Allowed: -0.86,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 60, INT: 14, TDS: 4, PA/G: 19.4, YDS/G: 295.6
Matchups Brenton Strange

Week 8
Jacksonville Jaguars VS Indianapolis Colts

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
25.71351.86321302.04
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts don"t even rank him among DST's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 29th with 19.00 total points (2.71 avg).
  • Currently 50 points behind the leader: Vikings DST
  • Average points in the past two weeks have remained fairly consistant and rose slightly by 0.3 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Ranked 22nd in rush defense with 871 (124.43 per game).
  • Ranked 14th in pass defense with 1592 (227.43 per game).
  • One of the worst in points against with 25.71 per game and currently ranked 29th among DST.
  • Currently ranked 27th in Total TDs with 0 (0.00 per game) among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: -11.85, Turnovers: -8 Sacks: -6, INTs: -7, TDs: -1, Points Allowed: +5.71,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 33, INT: 12, TDS: 3, PA/G: 25.8, YDS/G: 371.7
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating Rashee Rice
17.16
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Brenton Strange
12.84
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up ❱ Career Comparison
Career Rashee Rice
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2023 KC 16 102 79 938 11.9 7 1 -3 -3 0
2024 KC 3 29 24 288 12.0 2 1 1 1 0
2025 KC 9 90 61 712 11.7 5 5 20 4 1
2026 KC 3 17 13 190 14.6 1 0 0 0 0
ON PACE 9 48 37 538 14.6 3 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 11 85 63 733 11.6 5 3 8 2.6 0
Totals 35 271 203 2390 11.8 16 9 23 2.6 1
Career Brenton Strange
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2023 JAC 5 9 5 35 7.0 1 0 0 0 0
2024 JAC 14 53 40 411 10.3 2 0 0 0 0
2025 JAC 13 65 51 633 12.4 3 0 0 0 0
2026 JAC 6 33 26 279 10.7 1 0 0 0 0
ON PACE 17 94 74 791 10.7 3 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 11 42 32 360 11.2 2 0 0 0 0
Totals 39 165 124 1367 11.0 7 0 0 0 0
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