Rashee Rice · Tetairoa McMillan · 2026 week 9

Rashee Rice or Tetairoa McMillan?

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

Start Rashee RiceRashee Rice projects 1.8 PPR points clear of Tetairoa McMillan in week 9, drawing NYJ — the 21st-ranked matchup for WRs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 9	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Rashee Rice START	vs NYJ	15.7	21st	15.5	2,942	Questionable
Tetairoa McMillan	vs DEN	13.9	27th · tough	11.5	2,739	healthy

WRs vs NYJ recently: DeMario Douglas 12.6 pts (W6) · Caleb Douglas 19 pts (W7) · Jalen Nailor 9.8 pts (W8).

WRs vs DEN recently: Jaxon Smith-Njigba 13.4 pts (W6) · Michael Wilson 6.6 pts (W7) · Rashee Rice 11.3 pts (W8).

🎓 The coach's read

Rashee Rice projects 1.8 points higher in PPR.
Rashee Rice faces NYJ, 21st most generous to WRs.
Rashee Rice is flagged WATCH.
Tetairoa McMillan faces DEN, 27th most generous to WRs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Rashee Rice carries the higher trade value — 2,942 against 2,739 (a 7% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Rashee Rice gets the most. Momentum: Rashee Rice +219 and Tetairoa McMillan -1170 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.