The Kansas City Chiefs (2-2) will host the Detroit Lions (4-1) in Week 6. 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 6?
No, Rice will be serving the final week of his suspension.
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 Rashee Rice in Week 6?
Rashee Rice has been suspended for the first six weeks of this season for a violation of the NFL’s personal conduct policy, and with a Week 10 bye, you’re looking at a fantasy star that needs to hit the ground running in a month when you get him back.
Rice showed well physically in camp, and when he’s back on the active roster, there’s no conversation to be had. Over his past 13 healthy games, his 17-game pace was 110 catches and eight scores, a line that makes him an unquestioned asset in all formats.
We are getting close.
If the manager with Rice is running low on leeway when it comes to their ability to make the playoffs, what do you have to lose by sending an offer? You could easily spin the first month as a slow one for Kansas City’s WR1 as he works back into the mix and navigate that later bye week, something that a 1-4 manager isn’t going to have time for.
Check out our FREE PFSN Trade Analyzer for your specific situation, but Rice is a top 15 receiver for me the rest of the way, and I think it comes at the expense of both Xavier Worthy’s ceiling and floor.
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 6
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 6 Weather Impact: Lions at Chiefs
The forecast for kickoff is 78 degrees Fahrenheit with 6 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
