Tyler Adams vs Declan Rice: Gameweek 1 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Adams MID - Bournemouth | 1.5 | 0.0 | 77 | 2 | 2 | 15.4 | 0.7% | £5.0m |
![]() | Rice MID - Arsenal | 2.6 | 0.0 | 184 | 4 | 9 | 24.5 | 22.3% | £7.5m |
PICK RICE
Declan Rice holds a clear edge over Tyler Adams heading into Gameweek 1, driven by higher expected points.
- Declan Rice projects 1.1 more expected points in GW1.
- Declan Rice faces an easier GW1 opponent (FDR 2 vs 5).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Adams
GW1
Man City
Away
GW2
Everton
Home
GW3
Newcastle
Away
GW4
Brentford
Home

Rice
GW1
Coventry City
Home
GW2
Aston Villa
Away
GW3
Chelsea
Home
GW4
Sunderland
Away
The case for each player
Adams
- Tyler Adams has registered 2 goals and 2 assists this season, totalling 77 points at £5.0m.
- Expected to score 1.5 points in GW1, making Adams a viable starting option.
- With only 0.7% ownership, Adams offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Rice
- Declan Rice has registered 4 goals and 9 assists this season, totalling 184 points at £7.5m.
- Expected to score 2.6 points in GW1, making Rice a viable starting option.
- Rice's fixture run looks manageable over the next 4 gameweeks.
Adams vs Rice Gameweek 1
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