Rashee Rice
KC vs. NYJFloor8.7
Median12.6
Ceiling19.5
Recent PPG: 11.6
Recent volume: 8.5
Snap share: 67%
Availability: Full Participation in Practice
Week 9 lineup decision · updated Nov 7, 2026, 1:07 PM EST
Rashee Rice or Tee Higgins: who should I start?
Start Tee Higgins over Rashee Rice in Week 9. The Half PPR projection is 17.8 to 12.6.
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. ATLFloor10.5
Median17.8
Ceiling22.7
Recent PPG: 20.2
Recent volume: 9.0
Snap share: 88%
Availability: No current-week designation
Scoring changes the call
4 points per passing TDWeek 9 projection by format.
Standard
Start Tee Higgins
4.9-point gapHigh confidence
Other option
Rashee Rice
KC vs. NYJ- Floor
- 7.1
- Projection
- 9.9
- Ceiling
- 15.9
Recommended start
Tee Higgins
CIN vs. ATL- Floor
- 9.0
- Projection
- 14.8
- Ceiling
- 17.7
Half PPR
Start Tee Higgins
5.2-point gapHigh confidence
Other option
Rashee Rice
KC vs. NYJ- Floor
- 8.7
- Projection
- 12.6
- Ceiling
- 19.5
Recommended start
Tee Higgins
CIN vs. ATL- Floor
- 10.5
- Projection
- 17.8
- Ceiling
- 22.7
PPR
Start Tee Higgins
5.5-point gapHigh confidence
Other option
Rashee Rice
KC vs. NYJ- Floor
- 11.3
- Projection
- 15.3
- Ceiling
- 23.0
Recommended start
Tee Higgins
CIN vs. ATL- Floor
- 11.4
- Projection
- 20.8
- Ceiling
- 27.6
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 is near baseline, 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 9 report. Older designations remain visible in the injury archive but do not reduce this projection.
Week 8 final result
Tee Higgins scored more. The pregame lean was right.
Rashee Rice: 14.8 Half PPR · Tee Higgins: 32.5 Half PPR.
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