THE ALTERNATIVE
Malik Washington
WR · MIAStats & schedule ›6.3FF projected
↓ -0.3 vs ESPN
vs NESun 4:25 PM ET
Should I start Malik Washington or Rashee Rice this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)
THE RESEARCH PICK
Start Rashee Rice
Week 8 · Standard
The available paired forecasts favor Rashee Rice after combining their estimates. The saved inputs do not isolate a stronger football-specific advantage, so treat this as a narrow research lean.
Forecast updated · Standard
vs NERESEARCH PICK
Rashee Rice
WR · KCStats & schedule ›6.4FF projected
↓ -1.6 vs ESPN
at DENSun 4:25 PM ET
Malik Washington
FF6.3 FP
Boosted Trees— FP
Workload— FP
Monte Carlo— FP
- Recent scoring average: 6.5 FP.
- Last 3 recorded games: 7.7 targets per game.
Rashee Rice
FF6.4 FP
Boosted Trees— FP
Workload— FP
Monte Carlo— FP
- Recent scoring average: 0.0 FP.
- The DEN defensive matchup changes the FF estimate down 2.5%.
- Last 3 recorded games: 5.0 targets per game.
Malik Washington
Fortified6.3
ESPN6.6
Sleeper5.5
FantasyPros—
Malik Washington faces NE in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 6.5 fantasy points.
Rashee Rice
Fortified6.4
ESPN8.1
Sleeper8.3
FantasyPros—
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%.
Actuals, projections & playoff outlook
Your next decision
SEE THE WHOLE SEASON
Don’t just win Sunday.
Win what’s next.
Your roster. Every week.
A plan for the playoffs.
WEEK 7PLAYOFFS ♛
Build my Game Plan Your team. Your league’s rules.
Scoring & lineup notes
More Week 8 decisions
