According to ESPN experts, Kansas City Chiefs star Rashee Rice is the 16th-best fantasy wide receiver after seven weeks of NFL regular season play.

Rice is finally returning to action after a brief hiatus to recover from his hamstring injury in Week 4. With wide receiver Tyquan Thornton still out for the foreseeable future, the former second-round pick is expected to be the favorite target of quarterback Patrick Mahomes.

For those who are thinking of starting Rice this week, here are his predicted stats against the Denver Broncos on Sunday:

WR Rashee Rice predicted stats vs. Broncos in Week 8

With Kansas City's receiving corps in dire straits, I expect Rice to see a lot of action against the Broncos. Running back Kenneth Walker will be the highlight of the Chiefs' offense this week, which should open up the passing game for quarterback Patrick Mahomes.

Rice should do well on Sunday, but he will likely split targets with tight end Travis Kelce, so don't expect a dominant performance. I think the Philadelphia product will eclipse 100 yards for the first time this season.

WR Rashee Rice 2026 season stats

WR Rashee Rice career-best game vs. Broncos

Rashee Rice's best performance against the Broncos took place during Week 6 of the 2023 season. The former SMU Mustang caught 4 passes for 72 yards and averaged 18 yards per catch.

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