Fantasy Football Week 3 Start ‘Em & Sit ‘Em: Rashee Rice poised for breakout game

It’s been a slow start to the season so far for Rashee Rice, but I’m still starting him as a No. 2 Fantasy receiver in all leagues for Week 3 at Miami. This could be the breakout game we’ve been waiting for.

Through two games against Denver and Indianapolis, Rice has only six catches for 102 yards and one touchdown on eight targets. We were lucky that he caught a touchdown against the Broncos, but I thought he looked better against the Colts with four catches for 83 yards on six targets.

Rice has suffered with the dominance of Kenneth Walker III taking over Kansas City’s offense, but Patrick Mahomes has also leaned on Travis Kelce, Xavier Worthy and Tyquan Thornton. Lining up against Patrick Surtain II and Sauce Gardner wasn’t ideal either, but things should improve against the Dolphins.

Miami ranks No. 6 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers, but the Dolphins haven’t been tested yet in matchups against Las Vegas and San Francisco. This week, the Chiefs should be able to do whatever they want, and I’m hopeful they get Rice more involved.

He’s no longer an automatic start in two-receiver leagues, but I’m still confident he will be productive in this matchup. I’m giving Rice at least one more chance to prove he’s a standout Fantasy receiver in most leagues.

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