FantasyPros Accuracy Award

2025 Accuracy Award Winner

Close FantasyPros Accuracy Award
Open Nav
Players
    Articles
      Shark Bites
        Show Navigation
        Show Menu
        FANTASY FOOTBALL NEWS

        Rashee Rice Still Chiefs' No. 1 WR

        By Jared Smola | Updated on Thu, Aug 7 2025 1:19 AM UTC
        Rashee Rice Headshot

        There's been plenty of speculation this offseason about Chiefs WR Rashee Rice's impending suspension. But there's been little reporting about the state of his game coming off last year's season-ending knee injury. The Athletic's Jesse Newell reports from training camp that Rice still looks like the Chiefs' No. 1 WR.

        What They're Saying

        Newell: "When he’s been out there, Rice has clearly looked like the second-best skill player behind quarterback Patrick Mahomes while getting the largest percentage of receiving targets. Rice, in other words, has looked great. And it’s particularly encouraging that he doesn’t appear to have lost any burst after suffering a season-ending knee injury in Week 4 of last season. K.C. might have to wait a few weeks until Rice becomes active. But when he’s in there, he should be the team’s clear WR1 based on what we’ve seen so far."

        2025 Fantasy Football Impact

        That impending suspension still has Rice's 2025 fantasy value in flux. But there shouldn't be much remaining doubt about his value once he gets back on the field.

        Over his last 13 healthy games, Rice has averaged:

        • 7.2 catches
        • 82.2 yards
        • 0.46 TDs

        His 18.1 PPR points per game over that stretch would have ranked eighth among WRs last year.

        Rice could lose some volume to the ascending Xavier Worthy. But he projects as at least a strong WR2 in fantasy lineups, with a ceiling that climbs into WR1 territory.

        Jared Smola Author Image
        Jared Smola, Lead Analyst
        Jared has been with Draft Sharks since 2007. He’s now Lead Analyst, heading up the preseason and weekly projections that fuel your Draft War Room and in-season tools. He currently ranks ninth among 173 analysts in draft rankings accuracy.
        Fantasy Football Trade Targets: Buy a High-Ceiling WR Ahead of Week 2

        Fantasy Football Trade Targets: Buy a High-Ceiling WR Ahead of Week 2

        11:44am UTC 9/11/25

        Jameson Williams and the Lions got put to sleep in Week 1. Here's why you should buy him -- and two other potential stud WRs -- before they wake up.

        Read More »
        Week 2 Matchups That Matter: Perfect Bounce-Back Spot For Bengals

        Week 2 Matchups That Matter: Perfect Bounce-Back Spot For Bengals

        9:54am UTC 9/11/25

        A quick look at the most important matchup data to consider when making Week 2 start/sit decisions. Projected points, WR-CB matchup upgrades and downgrades, and more!

        Read More »
        Don’t Trust the Box Score: Rookie RB Was More Impressive Than His Stats

        Don’t Trust the Box Score: Rookie RB Was More Impressive Than His Stats

        5:53pm UTC 9/10/25

        The box score says one thing, but the film tells a different story. A rookie flashed, a vet proved he still has it, and a WR’s stats looked inflated.

        Read More »
        Money Back You have our personal money-back guarantee: If you’re not happy with our service for any reason, just reach out by December 31, 2025, and we’ll give you 100% of your subscription money back. No strings attached.  You can cancel with one-click from your account page anytime.
        Compare Plans » Compare Plans »