Who Should I Start? Courtland Sutton or Rashee Rice

Sunday, December 14, 8:50 AM

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton isn't quite having the type of success that fantasy managers expect from a WR1 in an offense. Sutton has played better lately, with 59 receiving yards or more in three straight games. Over that span, Sutton has seen 24 targets, so he should continue to see the ball coming his way. He'll draw a tough matchup against the Green Bay Packers defense in Week 15. A defensive unit that has allowed the fewest yards per reception coming into this game. Sutton has enough upside to be at least started as a FLEX option this weekend.

Wednesday, December 17, 1:06 PM

The Kansas City Chiefs say that wide receiver Rashee Rice (concussion) will not practice on Wednesday, according to Pete Sweeney. It's a new injury for Rice, and one that could certainly keep him from playing in the Week 16 game against the Tennessee Titans this Sunday, especially with the Chiefs now eliminated from playoff contention. The 25-year-old's fantasy stock will be down, regardless, for the final three games of the season, with quarterback Patrick Mahomes (knee) done for the year following a torn ACL suffered in Sunday's loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. Fantasy managers will want to keep a close eye on Rice's status the rest of the week. He'll need to gain clearance from an independent neurologist to play this Sunday. Tyquan Thornton also suffered a head injury against the Chargers. Xavier Worthy, Marquise Brown, and JuJu Smith-Schuster could be in for expanded roles against the Titans if Rice and Thornton are unable to suit up.