Parker Washington · Rashee Rice · 2026 week 3

Parker Washington or Rashee Rice?

Wondering who you should start this week — Parker Washington or Rashee Rice? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.

Start Parker WashingtonParker Washington projects 2.2 PPR points clear of Rashee Rice in week 3, drawing NE — the 22nd-ranked matchup for WRs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 3Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Parker Washington START vs NE 15.0 22nd 18.1 3,126 healthy
Rashee Rice @ MIA 12.8 27th · tough 11.1 3,043 healthy

WRs vs NE recently: Jaxon Smith-Njigba 18.2 pts (W1) · Germie Bernard 3.5 pts (W2).

WRs vs MIA recently: Jack Bech 8.3 pts (W1) · Mike Evans 5.4 pts (W2).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Parker Washington carries the higher trade value — 3,126 against 3,043 (a 3% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Parker Washington gets the most. Momentum: Parker Washington +1253 and Rashee Rice -873 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.