Rashee Rice or Tee Higgins?

Who to start in Week 3, 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 3 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 22 at 6:11 AM EDT

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The lean

  • This week: Rashee Rice
  • Rest of season: Tee Higgins3 of 4 experts
  • Trade value: Rashee Rice

The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.

Rashee RiceTee Higgins
Rest of season
1 of 4 experts rank Rashee Rice ahead · 3 rank Tee Higgins ahead
WR25#24–#28WR19#18–#20edge
Week 3WR16#16–#17edgeWR22#19–#24
Week 3 projection (PPR)15.1edge13.5
Market Index value (redraft PPR)28 #26 overalledge21 #37 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)-4 ranks · -372 val-2 ranks · -99 val
Rostered99%98%
Bye56
StatusNo injury designationNo 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 3, Rashee Rice or Tee Higgins?
Rashee Rice. This week's consensus has Rashee Rice at WR16 (range #16–#17) and Tee Higgins at WR22 (range #19–#24). Projections: 15.1 vs 13.5 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Rashee Rice or Tee Higgins?
Tee Higgins. Rest-of-season consensus: Rashee Rice WR25 (range #24–#28) vs Tee Higgins WR19 (range #18–#20). 3 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Tee Higgins ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Rashee Rice for Tee Higgins?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Rashee Rice is ranked #26 overall and Tee Higgins #37, so Rashee Rice 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.