Rashee Rice
KC vs. MIAFloor8.5
Median12.8
Ceiling19.5
Recent PPG: 9.6
Recent volume: 4.0
Snap share: 81%
Availability: No current-week designation
Week 3 lineup decision · updated Sep 22, 2026, 8:07 PM EDT
Rashee Rice or Tee Higgins: who should I start?
Rashee Rice has the narrow Week 3 lean over Tee Higgins. The Half PPR projection is 12.8 to 12.7.
The lean blends recorded scoring, recent workload, opponent positional defense and only same-week listed availability. Recheck the official inactive list before kickoff.
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Tee Higgins
CIN vs. PITFloor8.1
Median12.7
Ceiling14.8
Recent PPG: 9.7
Recent volume: 8.0
Snap share: 72%
Availability: No current-week designation
Scoring changes the call
4 points per passing TDWeek 3 projection by format.
Standard
Start Tee Higgins — close call
0.2-point gapHigh confidence
Other option
Rashee Rice
KC vs. MIA- Floor
- 5.7
- Projection
- 10.2
- Ceiling
- 15.8
Recommended start
Tee Higgins
CIN vs. PIT- Floor
- 6.1
- Projection
- 10.4
- Ceiling
- 12.9
Half PPR
Start Rashee Rice — close call
0.1-point gapHigh confidence
Recommended start
Rashee Rice
KC vs. MIA- Floor
- 8.5
- Projection
- 12.8
- Ceiling
- 19.5
Other option
Tee Higgins
CIN vs. PIT- Floor
- 8.1
- Projection
- 12.7
- Ceiling
- 14.8
PPR
Start Rashee Rice — close call
0.4-point gapHigh confidence
Recommended start
Rashee Rice
KC vs. MIA- Floor
- 10.2
- Projection
- 15.4
- Ceiling
- 23.2
Other option
Tee Higgins
CIN vs. PIT- Floor
- 10.0
- Projection
- 15.0
- Ceiling
- 16.7
Floor and ceiling show the lower and upper ends of the player's recent scoring range. The projection is the middle estimate after current role, matchup, and same-week availability are applied.
Why the model leans this way
Role first. Matchup second. Availability always visible.
Two high-upside receivers whose current targets, practice status, and matchup can quickly move the lean.
Rashee Rice: recent role lowers the estimate, and the matchup is neutral. Tee Higgins: recent role is near baseline, and the matchup helps.
Availability adjustments apply only when the source contains a Week 3 report. Older designations remain visible in the injury archive but do not reduce this projection.