Fantasy Focus Football on Rashee Rice

PodcastThe BIGGEST Storylines Following Week One | Fantasy FocusSeptember 14, 2026

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We got Kenneth Walker as lineup blocks with Rashi Rice, Jalen Waddell, and Cortland Sutton. ... I need a big, I need a big Rice game for one specific reason.

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Positive signalProjection

Rice is a lineup lock for Monday night.

Rashee Rice is considered a lineup lock for the Monday night game, with the source noting they need a big performance from him to save their fantasy week.

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Rashee RiceNegativeProjection

Must-play but lower expectations; lowest-scoring game week, hamstring concern.

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Rashee RicePositiveProjection

Rice returns with 13 rec, 190 yards, 1 TD in four games; Mahomes praises his zone/man coverage skills.

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Rashee RiceNegativeProjection

First game back from injury in one of week's lowest-scoring matchups.

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Rashee RicePositiveRole

Rice was productive Chiefs rookie in 2024; example of successful rookie deployment.

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Rashee RicePositiveRole

Rice returns from hamstring injury with 190 yards in 4 games; Mahomes expects him to ease offensive pressure.

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Rashee RicePositiveRole

Rice returns from hamstring injury with 190 yards on 13 catches through four games.

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