Rashee Rice vs Zay Flowers
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
Clear edge · 74% confident
Zay Flowers- More points per game: 20.4 vs 9.5
- More opportunity: 61% snap share, 7 red-zone touches
- Better scoring rank so far: WR6 vs WR66
Rashee Rice and Zay Flowers are a common 2026 draft-day decision at wide receiver. Rashee Rice holds the edge in expert consensus (WR14 to WR15). Rashee Rice typically comes off the board first, around pick 29 (round 3) to Zay Flowers's pick 41. The 2026 projections are nearly even: Rashee Rice at 229 PPR points (13.5 per game) versus Zay Flowers at 228.
Last season Zay Flowers carried the heavier workload (61% snap share, 56 touches to Rashee Rice's 17), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Zay Flowers is the solid pick on the bigger workload. Rashee Rice carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Head-to-head
| Stat | Rice | Flowers |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 229 | 228 |
| Points / game | 9.5 | 20.4 |
| Games played | 4 | 6 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #26 | #27 |
| ADP | 29 | 41 |
| Scoring rank (season) | WR66 | WR6 |
| Snap share | 64% | 61% |
| Red-zone touches | 4 | 7 |
| Age | 26 | 26 |
| Bye week | 5 | 13 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2026 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Rashee Rice or Zay Flowers.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Rashee Rice or Zay Flowers in 2026?
Zay Flowers is a solid pick over Rashee Rice for 2026, on the bigger workload. Rashee Rice carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Who is projected to score more, Rashee Rice or Zay Flowers?
Rashee Rice carries the higher 2026 projection at 229 PPR points (13.5 per game), compared with 228 for Zay Flowers.
Where are Rashee Rice and Zay Flowers being drafted?
Rashee Rice has an ADP around pick 29 (round 3), while Zay Flowers goes closer to pick 41 (round 4).
Who is ranked higher, Rashee Rice or Zay Flowers?
Expert consensus ranks Rashee Rice (WR14) ahead of Zay Flowers (WR15) for 2026.
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