Who Should I Start? DeVonta Smith or Rashee Rice

Wednesday, October 8, 6:47 PM

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith boomed against the Broncos, recording his highest target and receiving yard counts of the season in a team-leading performance. The question with Smith, as usual, is whether or not he can turn this into consistency. After his last big game against the Rams, he followed it up with two catches on two targets in the next outing. This week, he does have a very favorable matchup against the Giants, who are allowing the second-most fantasy points to WRs this season. Plus, on a short week, Smith might be able to capitalize on a New York defense that's less than 100% conditioned. He's worth a WR3 spot in what should be his second consecutive strong week.

Monday, October 13, 3:29 PM

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid hinted that wide receiver Rashee Rice could have his workload monitored when he returns from a six-game suspension to make his season debut in Week 7 against the division-rival Las Vegas Raiders, according to Matt McMullen of Chiefs.com. "It's just a matter of getting him back in the swing. I know he's in good shape...We'll just see how that all works out," Reid said on what to expect from Rice in his return. Rice has not been able to practice with the rest of the team during his suspension, so it's unclear exactly what his conditioning level is. Fantasy managers who have been stashing him to begin the year are probably itching to get him into their starting lineup, but is it wise to start him in Week 7? The 25-year-old should be quarterback Patrick Mahomes' top target when all is said and done in 2025, but as far as this weekend, fantasy managers may want to temper expectations as they get Rice back into the fold.