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Should I start Blake Whiteheart or Rashee Rice this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Rashee Rice

+5.5 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Rashee Rice over Blake Whiteheart for Week 8 Standard: 6.4 projected points versus 0.9.

  • Blake Whiteheart: 0.3 FP recent scoring average.
  • Rashee Rice: 0.0 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup reduction against DEN.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Rashee Rice
Why this pick?

Rashee Rice

Fortified6.4
ESPN8.1
Sleeper8.3
FantasyProsโ€”

Rashee Rice faces DEN in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 2.5%.

Blake Whiteheart

Fortified0.9
ESPN0.6
Sleeper1.3
FantasyProsโ€”

Blake Whiteheart faces PIT in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.3 fantasy points.

Rashee Rice projects for 6.4 points in standard scoring, 5.5 more than Blake Whiteheart. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 3:21 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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