Jameson Williams vs Rashee Rice
Two wide receivers fantasy managers weigh against each other for 2026. Here is the head-to-head on projections, expert consensus, ADP and usage, with our Clutch Score verdict on who to draft.
Who to draft
Strong edge · 95% confident
Rashee Rice- Higher projection: 229 vs 206 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 26 vs 52
- More points per game: 18.8 vs 12.9
Jameson Williams and Rashee Rice are a common 2026 draft-day decision at wide receiver. Rashee Rice holds the edge in expert consensus (WR14 to WR26). Rashee Rice typically comes off the board first, around pick 29 (round 3) to Jameson Williams's pick 59. The 2026 projections give a modest edge: Rashee Rice at 229 PPR points (13.5 per game) versus Jameson Williams at 206.
Last season Jameson Williams carried the heavier workload (90% snap share, 108 touches to Rashee Rice's 83), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Rashee Rice is the clear pick on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Williams | Rice |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 206 | 229 |
| Points / game | 12.9 | 18.8 |
| Games played | 17 | 8 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #52 | #26 |
| ADP | 59 | 29 |
| Positional rank | WR12 | WR40 |
| Snap share | 90% | 73% |
| Red-zone touches | 9 | 21 |
| Age | 25 | 26 |
| Bye week | 6 | 5 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Jameson Williams or Rashee Rice.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Jameson Williams or Rashee Rice in 2026?
Rashee Rice is a clear call over Jameson Williams for 2026, on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Who is projected to score more, Jameson Williams or Rashee Rice?
Rashee Rice carries the higher 2026 projection at 229 PPR points (13.5 per game), compared with 206 for Jameson Williams.
Where are Jameson Williams and Rashee Rice being drafted?
Rashee Rice has an ADP around pick 29 (round 3), while Jameson Williams goes closer to pick 59 (round 5).
Who is ranked higher, Jameson Williams or Rashee Rice?
Expert consensus ranks Rashee Rice (WR14) ahead of Jameson Williams (WR26) for 2026.
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