The Kansas City Chiefs will host the Denver Broncos in Week 17. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding WR Rashee Rice.
Is Rashee Rice Playing in Week 17?
Rice (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Titans.
We’ll continue to monitor the Chiefs’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Rice in Week 17?
It’s impossible to know if Rice (concussion) would have been rushed through protocol faster had the Chiefs won in Week 15, thus keeping the motivation to compete there, but he sat out, and it’s possible that we don’t see Kansas City’s star again this year.
Rice has one more year on his contract, and if Patrick Mahomes’ recovery goes as planned, I’m going to have his WR1 ranked as a top-10 play at the position next season. The Gardner Minshew (at best) experience to finish this season obviously introduces more of a floor than Rice held prior, but if he is deemed healthy and there are no mentions of a snap count, then I’m comfortable with playing him as a top 20 wide out.
If I lose my league because I played a healthy WR that I view as a top-10 talent, I can live with that. However, I’ll struggle to sleep if I bench him and he posts his fifth top-10 finish of the season.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Rice’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 17
Rice is projected to score 0.0 points in PPR formats. This includes 0.0 receptions for 0.0 yards and 0.0 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 17 Weather Impact: Broncos at Chiefs
The forecast for kickoff is 57 degrees Fahrenheit with 3 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
