Rashee Rice vs Terry McLaurin
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 214 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 26 vs 47
- More points per game: 18.8 vs 11.4
Rashee Rice and Terry McLaurin are a common 2026 draft-day decision at wide receiver. Rashee Rice holds the edge in expert consensus (WR14 to WR23). Rashee Rice typically comes off the board first, around pick 29 (round 3) to Terry McLaurin's pick 55. The 2026 projections give a modest edge: Rashee Rice at 229 PPR points (13.5 per game) versus Terry McLaurin at 214.
Last season Rashee Rice carried the heavier workload (73% snap share, 83 touches to Terry McLaurin's 60), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. Rashee Rice is the younger option (age 26), which tilts the long-term and dynasty edge. 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 | Rice | McLaurin |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 229 | 214 |
| Points / game | 18.8 | 11.4 |
| Games played | 8 | 10 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #26 | #47 |
| ADP | 29 | 55 |
| Positional rank | WR40 | WR56 |
| Snap share | 73% | 70% |
| Red-zone touches | 21 | 7 |
| Age | 26 | 30 |
| Bye week | 5 | 7 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Rashee Rice or Terry McLaurin.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Rashee Rice or Terry McLaurin in 2026?
Rashee Rice is a clear call over Terry McLaurin for 2026, on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Who is projected to score more, Rashee Rice or Terry McLaurin?
Rashee Rice carries the higher 2026 projection at 229 PPR points (13.5 per game), compared with 214 for Terry McLaurin.
Where are Rashee Rice and Terry McLaurin being drafted?
Rashee Rice has an ADP around pick 29 (round 3), while Terry McLaurin goes closer to pick 55 (round 5).
Who is ranked higher, Rashee Rice or Terry McLaurin?
Expert consensus ranks Rashee Rice (WR14) ahead of Terry McLaurin (WR23) for 2026.
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