DeVonta Smith or Rashee Rice?
Who to start in Week 1, who is better for the rest of the season, and who carries more trade value — from the FantasyPros expert consensus and the LeagueLogs Market Index.
Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Rashee Rice
- Rest of season: DeVonta Smith — 70 of 113 experts
- Trade value: DeVonta Smith
The horizons disagree, which is exactly when your roster context decides it.
| DeVonta Smith | Rashee Rice | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 70 of 113 experts rank DeVonta Smith ahead · 43 rank Rashee Rice ahead | WR13#5–#23edge | WR15#7–#32 |
| Week 1 | WR13#8–#19 | WR12#8–#21edge |
| Week 1 projection (PPR) | 14.6 | 14.0 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 33 #21 overalledge | 27 #27 overall |
| Rostered | 99% | 99% |
| Bye | 10 | 5 |
| Status | No injury designation | No injury designation |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Who should I start in Week 1, DeVonta Smith or Rashee Rice?
- Rashee Rice. This week's consensus has DeVonta Smith at WR13 (range #8–#19) and Rashee Rice at WR12 (range #8–#21). Projections: 14.6 vs 14.0 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, DeVonta Smith or Rashee Rice?
- DeVonta Smith. Rest-of-season consensus: DeVonta Smith WR13 (range #5–#23) vs Rashee Rice WR15 (range #7–#32). 70 of 113 FantasyPros experts who rank both have DeVonta Smith ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade DeVonta Smith for Rashee Rice?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) DeVonta Smith is ranked #21 overall and Rashee Rice #27, so DeVonta Smith carries more trade value and a one-for-one favors the side receiving him. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.