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
Strong edge · 95% confident
Rashee Rice- Higher projection: 229 vs 228 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 26 vs 27
- More points per game: 18.8 vs 14.3
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 42. 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 (86% snap share, 128 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 | Rice | Flowers |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 229 | 228 |
| Points / game | 18.8 | 14.3 |
| Games played | 8 | 17 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #26 | #27 |
| ADP | 29 | 42 |
| Positional rank | WR40 | WR7 |
| Snap share | 73% | 86% |
| Red-zone touches | 21 | 11 |
| Age | 26 | 26 |
| Bye week | 5 | 13 |
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 Zay Flowers.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Rashee Rice or Zay Flowers in 2026?
Rashee Rice is a clear call over Zay Flowers for 2026, on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
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 42 (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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