The Kansas City Chiefs (4-3) will visit the Buffalo Bills (5-2) in Week 9. 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 Rice Playing in Week 9?
Rice is not on the injury report, and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
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 9?
The list of receivers you’d rather have than Rashee Rice moving forward is short at best and potentially non-existent.
- 52 routes
- 19 targets
- 16 catches
- 135 yards
- 3 TDs
He walked into a Chiefs offense that was trending up and has made them look close to unstoppable. Washington did about as good a job as anyone with them in the first half on Monday night, but give Andy Reid/Patrick Mahomes time, and they are going to eat you alive.
This offense was close to perfect in the second half, and their WR1 was a big part of it. He’s averaged over 2.3 fantasy points per target in both of his games this season and currently owns a 2.8-yard aDOT.
The Chiefs are as creative as it gets, but the plan here is simple. They are aware that defenses prefer them to beat them with paper cuts, and they now have access to one of the premier ‘turn-a-paper-cut-into-a-fatal-wound’ receivers in the game.
Kansas City goes on by next week and still has both Denver games ahead of them. If there’s a last chance for you to acquire Rice, it’s coming up. You’re not going to get him at any sort of discount, but it’s possible that the team with him is struggling, and the idea of an off week followed by a tough matchup might be too much for them to absorb.
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 9
Rice is projected to score 18.2 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Rice to have 7 receptions for 80 yards and 0.6 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 9 Weather Impact: Chiefs at Bills
The forecast for kickoff is 50 degrees Fahrenheit with 10 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.