Alec Pierce Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 4 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 26
- Height / weight
- 6'3", 211 lb
- Experience
- 5th season
- Drafted
- 2022 R2, #53
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 6.1
- Pos rank
- WR92
- Rostered
- 61%
Week 4 at Commanders, Sun Oct 4, 9:30 AM ET 1st vs. WRs, favorable
Alec Pierce Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Scoring rate
6.1 PPG
Played
2 games
Role
Depth
Trend
Stable
Alec Pierce's 2026 Season, Week by Week
2 games played: one mid-range start and one bust. The next four matchups include one of the league's softest pass defenses.
- Week 1, Loss,vs BAL,10.1,WR34
- Week 2, Loss,at KC,2.1,WR96
- Week 3, Win,vs HOU,—,Did not play
- Up next. Week 4, Oct 4,at WAS,Favorable, OutCommanders vs. WRs
- Week 5, Oct 11,at PIT,NeutralSteelers vs. WRs
- Week 6, Oct 18,vs TEN,NeutralTitans vs. WRs
- Week 7, Oct 25,at MIN,NeutralVikings vs. WRs
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to WRs through Week 4. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster Alec Pierce?
Pierce is averaging 6.1 PPR points per game through 2 games, with 5 catches for 72 yards and 0 TD on 7 targets. That ranks WR92, which makes him a bench stash in most leagues.
He has caught 71.4% of his targets at 10.3 yards per target. His quarterback has been Daniel Jones.
His best week was WR34 in Week 1 against the Ravens (10.1 points); his worst, WR96 in Week 2 at the Chiefs (2.1). One favorable matchup is ahead: the Commanders (1st vs. WRs) in Week 4.
For the season-long call, whether to hold, trade or start him, check where Pierce ranks among all WRs in Redraft Command.
Alec Pierce 2026 Game Log
Full game log with receiving splitsCareer Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | IND | 2 | 7 | 5 | 72 | 0 | 12.2 | 6.1 | — |
| 2025 | IND | 15 | 84 | 47 | 1,003 | 6 | 183.3 | 12.2 | WR28 |
| 2024 | IND | 16 | 69 | 37 | 824 | 7 | 161.4 | 10.1 | WR43 |
| 2023 | IND | 17 | 65 | 32 | 514 | 2 | 95.4 | 5.6 | WR73 |
| 2022 | IND | 16 | 78 | 41 | 593 | 2 | 112.3 | 7.0 | WR63 |
| Career | 66 | 303 | 162 | 3,006 | 17 | 564.6 | 8.6 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Pierce is listed injured reserve.
Injury status
Injured reserve
He has missed 1 game this season. Career games missed to injury: 4. Injury history
- 2025anklePlayed through
- 2025headPlayed through
- 2025head2 games
- 2024head1 game
Outlook
With Pittman gone, he's the nominal top target, yet the role demands underneath work he's never logged, and Tyler Warren plus Josh Downs will eat short-area volume. A 15.8% target share and 56% catch rate cap the floor, and his ceiling rides on Daniel Jones throwing deep. Full outlook
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Alec Pierce Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Alec Pierce in Week 4?
No: Alec Pierce is on injured reserve for Week 4 at the Commanders, so he should sit. Get the start/sit call for Pierce.
How many fantasy points is Alec Pierce averaging in 2026?
Alec Pierce is averaging 6.1 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 12.2 points across 2 games. His last game produced 2.1 points.
Where does Alec Pierce rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Alec Pierce ranks WR92 in PPR total points in 2026, through 2 games. That makes him depth in most leagues. View his complete season statistics.
Is Alec Pierce worth rostering in fantasy football?
Mostly not: Alec Pierce is waiver-wire material in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. He is rostered in 61% of Sleeper leagues.
What are Alec Pierce's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Alec Pierce's next three games are Week 4 at the Commanders (1st in PPR points allowed to WRs, favorable), Week 5 at the Steelers (20th in PPR points allowed to WRs, neutral) and Week 6 vs. the Titans (14th in PPR points allowed to WRs, neutral). One of them is favorable by points allowed to the position.
How consistent has Alec Pierce been in fantasy football this season?
Alec Pierce has finished as a top-12 WR in 0 of his 2 games this season and outside the top 36 in 1. His weekly scoring has a standard deviation of 5.7 points around his 6.1-point average.
What is Alec Pierce's fantasy floor and ceiling?
This season Alec Pierce's floor has been 2.1 PPR points (Week 2, WR96) and his ceiling 10.1 (Week 1, WR34). His median week has been 6.1 points. See Pierce's full game log.
Alec Pierce 2026 Stats
2026 through Week 4 · Indianapolis ColtsHe hasn't scored a touchdown yet, so all of his fantasy production has come from volume.
Receiving
- Rec
- 5
- Yards
- 72
- TD
- 0
- Targets
- 7
14.4 Y/R71.4% Catch %
Fantasy (PPR)
- Points
- 12.2
- Pos rank
- WR92
10.1 Best Week 1 vs BAL2.1 Worst Week 2 @ KC
Advanced Receiving Stats
Pierce is a downfield target (19.0 yards per target last season), with a 7.4% target share this season.
| Stat | 2026 Thru Wk 4 | 2025 14 games | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | ||||
| Yards per target | 10.3 | 74th | 11.3 | 98th |
| Fantasy points per target | 1.03 | 50th | 1.44 | 90th |
| Yards per route run | — | — | 2.05 | 83rd |
| YAC per reception | 2.0 | 15th | 3.3 | 37th |
| Catch rate | 71.4% | 71st | 55.9% | 23rd |
| Usage | ||||
| Target share | 7.4% | 9th | 15.4% | 61st |
| Snap share | 42.5% | 12th | 87.2% | 91st |
| Air-yards share | 17.5% | 39th | 36.0% | 95th |
| Red-zone targets | 1 | 20th | 7 | 40th |
| Route participation | — | — | 78.8% | 77th |
| Style | ||||
| Average depth of target | 16.1 | 85th | 19.0 | 99th |
Percentiles: 2026 through Week 4 among 102 qualified WRs · 2025 (14 games, weeks 1–17) among 116. Grey bars describe style, not quality.
Profile: Pierce produces per route and runs a route on most dropbacks, but draws few targets and plays a part-time share of snaps.
For fantasy: his floor is his volume, 3.5 targets a game this season; efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
6.1
Fantasy PPG
3.5
Targets/g
36
Rec yds/g
Alec Pierce career stats by season
| Season | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 2 | 7 | 5 | 72 | 0 | 0 | 12.2 | 6.1 | — |
| 2025 | 15 | 84 | 47 | 1,003 | 6 | 0 | 183.3 | 12.2 | WR28 |
| 2024 | 16 | 69 | 37 | 824 | 7 | 0 | 161.4 | 10.1 | WR43 |
| 2023 | 17 | 65 | 32 | 514 | 2 | 0 | 95.4 | 5.6 | WR73 |
| 2022 | 16 | 78 | 41 | 593 | 2 | 0 | 112.3 | 7.0 | WR63 |
| Career | 66 | 303 | 162 | 3,006 | 17 | 0 | 564.6 | 8.6 | — |
What His Career Numbers Say
8.6
Career PPG
66 games over 5 seasons
93%
Availability
Share of team games he played
23%
Top-24 weeks
Share of his games as a top-24 WR
7.1
Weekly swing
Standard deviation, moderate
Pierce has averaged 8.6 fantasy points per game over 66 games and 5 seasons, without a top-12 finish. The average hides two careers: 12.2 a game in his one season with a starter's volume, 7.5 in the four without it.
So far in 2026 he is at 6.1 per game, down 6.1 from 2025. Volume is the driver: 3.5 targets a game against 5.6. His quarterback this season has been Daniel Jones.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Pierce's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 1,003Rec yards2025
- 7Rec TD2024
- 183.3Fantasy pts2025 · WR28
- 3,006Career rec yds2022–2026
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Alec Pierce Stats FAQ
How many fantasy points does Alec Pierce have in 2026?
Alec Pierce has 12.2 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 4, 6.1 per game across 2 games. That total ranks WR92 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many receiving yards does Alec Pierce have this season?
Alec Pierce has 72 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 4, on 5 catches and 7 targets. His high was 61 yards, in Week 1 against the Ravens.
How many receptions does Alec Pierce have this season?
Alec Pierce has 5 receptions in 2026 through Week 4, 2.5 a game, on 7 targets. His high was 4 catches, in Week 1 against the Ravens.
How many targets does Alec Pierce have this season?
Alec Pierce has drawn 7 targets in 2026 through Week 4, 3.5 a game, and caught 71% of them. His high was 6 targets, in Week 1 against the Ravens.
How many receiving touchdowns does Alec Pierce have this season?
Alec Pierce has no receiving touchdowns in 2026 through Week 4.
How many receiving yards per game is Alec Pierce averaging?
Alec Pierce is averaging 36.0 receiving yards per game in 2026, 72 yards across 2 games.
How many yards per reception is Alec Pierce averaging?
Alec Pierce is averaging 14.4 yards per reception in 2026, 72 yards on 5 catches.
How many games has Alec Pierce played in 2026?
Alec Pierce has played 2 games in the 2026 season through Week 4, after missing 1 game to injury.
What were Alec Pierce's stats last season?
In 2025, Alec Pierce caught 47 of 84 targets for 1,003 yards and 6 touchdowns in 15 games. That was 183.3 PPR points (12.2 per game), a WR28 finish.
What are Alec Pierce's career NFL stats?
Across 5 seasons and 66 games, Alec Pierce has 162 catches for 3,006 yards and 17 touchdowns, for 564.6 PPR fantasy points (8.6 per game).
How many touchdowns does Alec Pierce have in his career?
Alec Pierce has 17 touchdowns in his NFL career: 0 rushing and 17 receiving, over 66 games.
How many career receiving yards does Alec Pierce have?
Alec Pierce has 3,006 career receiving yards over 5 seasons, on 162 catches.
Alec Pierce Game Log 2026
Games played
2
FPTS/G (PPR)
6.1
Targets/g
3.5
Rec/g
2.5
Rec yds/g
36.0
Yds/rec
14.4
Across 2 games in 2026, Alec Pierce has averaged 3.5 targets, 2.5 receptions and 6.1 PPR fantasy points per game. Alec Pierce has finished as a top-12 WR in 0 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 0. The best week was Week 1 against BAL (10.1 points); the lowest was Week 2 against KC (2.1).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BAL10th | L 23-41 | 10.1 | 6 | 4 | 61 | 0 | 15.3 | WR34 |
Week 1 · BAL · L 23-41 · 10.1 pts
How the 10.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | KC30th | L 30-33 | 2.1 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 11.0 | WR96 |
Week 2 · KC · L 30-33 · 2.1 pts
How the 2.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | Did not play | ||||||||
Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to WRs across 2026: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
One WR2 week and one bust. For a wide receiver ranked WR92 overall, the spread matters more than the average: you get a WR34 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Shut down by Kansas City
1/1, 11 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Steady in a loss vs. Baltimore
4/6, 61 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup — Indianapolis Colts vs Washington Commanders
View matchup — Indianapolis Colts vs Pittsburgh Steelers
View matchup — Indianapolis Colts vs Tennessee Titans
View matchup — Indianapolis Colts vs Minnesota Vikings
Alec Pierce Game Log 2025
Games played
15
FPTS/G (PPR)
12.2
Targets/g
5.6
Rec/g
3.1
Rec yds/g
66.9
Yds/rec
21.3
Across 15 games in 2025, Alec Pierce has averaged 5.6 targets, 3.1 receptions and 12.2 PPR fantasy points per game. Alec Pierce has finished as a top-12 WR in 2 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 7. The best week was Week 18 against HOU (29.2 points); the lowest was Week 17 against JAX (0.0).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MIA20th | W 33-8 | 4.6 | 3 | 1 | 36 | 0 | 36.0 | WR76 |
Week 1 · MIA · W 33-8 · 4.6 pts
How the 4.6 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | DEN25th | W 29-28 | 10.8 | 5 | 4 | 68 | 0 | 17.0 | WR41 |
Week 2 · DEN · W 29-28 · 10.8 pts
How the 10.8 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | TEN12th | W 41-20 | 10.7 | 5 | 4 | 67 | 0 | 16.8 | WR34 |
Week 3 · TEN · W 41-20 · 10.7 pts
How the 10.7 points scored (PPR)
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| 4 | Did not play | ||||||||
| 5 | Did not play | ||||||||
| 6 | ARI18th | W 31-27 | 6.8 | 4 | 2 | 48 | 0 | 24.0 | WR46 |
Week 6 · ARI · W 31-27 · 6.8 pts
How the 6.8 points scored (PPR)
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| 7 | LAC21st | W 38-24 | 14.8 | 10 | 5 | 98 | 0 | 19.6 | WR22 |
Week 7 · LAC · W 38-24 · 14.8 pts
How the 14.8 points scored (PPR)
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| 8 | TEN12th | W 38-14 | 8.9 | 5 | 2 | 69 | 0 | 34.5 | WR43 |
Week 8 · TEN · W 38-14 · 8.9 pts
How the 8.9 points scored (PPR)
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| 9 | PIT2nd | L 20-27 | 17.5 | 13 | 6 | 115 | 0 | 19.2 | WR15 |
Week 9 · PIT · L 20-27 · 17.5 pts
How the 17.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 10 | ATL11th | W 31-25 | 18.4 | 7 | 4 | 84 | 1 | 21.0 | WR14 |
Week 10 · ATL · W 31-25 · 18.4 pts
How the 18.4 points scored (PPR)
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| 11 | Bye week | ||||||||
| 12 | KC29th | L 20-23 | 3.6 | 2 | 1 | 26 | 0 | 26.0 | WR68 |
Week 12 · KC · L 20-23 · 3.6 pts
How the 3.6 points scored (PPR)
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| 13 | HOU32nd | L 16-20 | 17.8 | 5 | 4 | 78 | 1 | 19.5 | WR14 |
Week 13 · HOU · L 16-20 · 17.8 pts
How the 17.8 points scored (PPR)
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| 14 | JAX16th | L 19-36 | 13.0 | 8 | 5 | 80 | 0 | 16.0 | WR21 |
Week 14 · JAX · L 19-36 · 13.0 pts
How the 13.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 15 | SEA26th | L 16-18 | 2.6 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 0 | 16.0 | WR88 |
Week 15 · SEA · L 16-18 · 2.6 pts
How the 2.6 points scored (PPR)
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| 16 | SF9th | L 27-48 | 24.6 | 4 | 4 | 86 | 2 | 21.5 | WR5 |
Week 16 · SF · L 27-48 · 24.6 pts
How the 24.6 points scored (PPR)
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| 17 | JAX16th | L 17-23 | 0.0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | WR130 |
Week 17 · JAX · L 17-23 · 0.0 pts
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| 18 | HOU32nd | L 30-38 | 29.2 | 7 | 4 | 132 | 2 | 33.0 | WR2 |
Week 18 · HOU · L 30-38 · 29.2 pts
How the 29.2 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to WRs across 2025: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
Seven WR1 weeks, one WR2 week and seven busts. For a wide receiver who finished WR27 overall, the spread mattered more than the average: you got a top-5 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Wk 1 WR76 · Wk 2 WR41 · Wk 3 WR34 · Wk 6 WR46 · Wk 7 WR22 · Wk 8 WR43 · Wk 9 WR15 · Wk 10 WR14 · Wk 12 WR68 · Wk 13 WR14 · Wk 14 WR21 · Wk 15 WR88 · Wk 16 WR5 · Wk 17 WR130 · Wk 18 WR2
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Season high in a shootout
4/7, 132 yds, 2 TD.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by Jacksonville
0/5, 0 yds.
Just 0.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
WR1 week vs. San Francisco
4/4, 86 yds, 2 TD.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by Seattle
1/1, 16 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
WR1 week at Jacksonville
5/8, 80 yds.
Just 10.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his season average.
WR1 week vs. Houston
4/5, 78 yds, 1 TD.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by Kansas City
1/2, 26 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
WR1 week vs. Atlanta
4/7, 84 yds, 1 TD.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
WR1 week at Pittsburgh
6/13, 115 yds.
Just 8.8 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Held in check by Tennessee
2/5, 69 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
WR1 week at the Chargers
5/10, 98 yds.
Just 9.8 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Held in check by Arizona
2/4, 48 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Steady in a win at Tennessee
4/5, 67 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by Denver
4/5, 68 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by Miami
1/3, 36 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
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Alec Pierce Game Log FAQ
How did Alec Pierce do in his last game?
Alec Pierce scored 2.1 PPR points in Week 2 at the Chiefs, a 33–30 loss, a WR96 finish. He caught 1 of 1 target for 11 yards. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Alec Pierce score in his last game?
Alec Pierce scored 2.1 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 2 at the Chiefs, a WR96 finish for the week. That was 4.0 below his season average of 6.1.
How many receiving yards did Alec Pierce have in his last game?
Alec Pierce had 11 receiving yards on 1 catch in Week 2 at the Chiefs, from 1 target.
How many touchdowns did Alec Pierce score in his last game?
Alec Pierce did not score a touchdown in Week 2 at the Chiefs; his 2.1 points came from yardage and catches.
How many receptions did Alec Pierce have in his last game?
Alec Pierce caught 1 of 1 target for 11 yards in Week 2 at the Chiefs.
What were Alec Pierce's stats in Week 1?
In Week 1 against the Ravens, a 41–23 loss, Alec Pierce caught 4 of 6 targets for 61 yards. That was 10.1 PPR points, a WR34 finish.
What was Alec Pierce's best game this season?
Alec Pierce's best 2026 game was Week 1 against the Ravens: 10.1 PPR points, a WR34 finish. He caught 4 of 6 targets for 61 yards.
What was Alec Pierce's worst game this season?
Alec Pierce's lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 2 at the Chiefs: 2.1 PPR points, a WR96 finish. He caught 1 of 1 target for 11 yards.
How many games has Alec Pierce scored a touchdown in this season?
Alec Pierce has scored a touchdown in 0 of his 2 games this season.
Can I see Alec Pierce's game logs from previous seasons?
Yes. The season selector above the game log switches it to Pierce's weekly results from any season from 2022 through 2025.
Alec Pierce Rest-of-Season Outlook
Downfield depth WR on the sideline for now
On injured reserve, heel.
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
He finished WR28 last season at 12.2 points per game.
Our Take After Week 4
Through 2 games he's WR92 at 6.1 PPR points per game, against 12.2 over 15 games last season (WR28). He's running behind last season's pace.
Last season he ranked 41st of 142 in target volume (15.8% target share), 7th of 142 in downfield role (36.4% air-yards share) and 20th of 142 in efficiency (2.22 yards per route run). His points come from his downfield role. Daniel Jones is his quarterback.
He's on injured reserve, heel. Until he's back, his value is a bench spot at most.
The next favorable matchup is the Commanders in Week 4 (1st against WRs).
Read our preseason outlook (June 2026)
Published June 17, 2026. Kept for reference; the take above replaces it.
Pierce broke through in 2025: 1,003 yards on just 47 grabs, a 21.3-yard average, 6 scores and a WR19 advanced finish. The efficiency is real and rare, a 0.664 EPA per play, 53.6% success rate, 2.22 yards per route and a 36.4% air-yards share that ranked him among the league's premier vertical threats. His hands held up too, one drop on 48 catchable balls. The catch: it was built on an 18.96 air-yards-per-target diet, the most volatile way to score fantasy points.
With Pittman gone, he's the nominal top target, yet the role demands underneath work he's never logged, and Tyler Warren plus Josh Downs will eat short-area volume. A 15.8% target share and 56% catch rate cap the floor, and his ceiling rides on Daniel Jones throwing deep. An offseason ankle procedure may cost early camp reps. Treat him as a sixth-round dart with WR2 upside and weekly variance.
What Drives His Outlook
His 2025 rank among the 142 receivers who played at least six games. Each bar is one receiver, best on the left; his is highlighted.
Target volume
Downfield role
Efficiency
- Average depth of target
- 19.0
- Drop rate
- 1.2%
- Red-zone targets
- 9
- Route participation
- 78.6%
- YAC per reception
- 3.7
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- A soft spotThe Commanders in Week 4 is a top-10 matchup for WRs.Wk 4 WAS, 1stWk 5 PIT, 20thWk 6 TEN, 14thWk 7 MIN, 13th
- Heavy target volume15.8% target share, 41st of 142 WRs in 2025.
- Downfield role36.4% air-yards share, 7th of 142 WRs in 2025.
Risk
- InjuryHe's on injured reserve, heel.
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Alec Pierce Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Alec Pierce's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Alec Pierce projects as a downfield depth WR on the sideline for now for the rest of the 2026 season: waiver-wire material in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. His downfield role (36.4% air-yards share, 7th of 142 WRs in 2025) supports that. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is Alec Pierce's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Alec Pierce is the WR92 in PPR points per game through Week 4. That puts him in depth WR territory, waiver-wire material in 10-team PPR leagues.
What is Alec Pierce's fantasy football upside?
Alec Pierce's upside: his ceiling this season is 10.1 PPR points (Week 1, WR34), his downfield role (36.4% air-yards share, 7th of 142 WRs in 2025) gives him a weekly floor to build on and the Commanders in Week 4 is a top-10 matchup for WRs.
What could hurt Alec Pierce's fantasy value?
Alec Pierce's risks: he is on injured reserve, heel. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Alec Pierce's remaining fantasy schedule?
About average: of his next seven games, 1 comes against a top-10 matchup for WRs and 1 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Alec Pierce Injury Update & History
Practice participation
Week 4 reports: Wed, Thu, FriWhat it means: Pierce was on the Week 3 report with a heel injury, did not practice on Friday and was out.
| Week | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 4@ WAS, Oct 4 | — | — | — | Oct 2 | Due Fri |
| Week 3vs HOU, Sep 27 | Heel | — | — | DNP | Out |
| Week 2@ KC, Sep 20 | — | — | — | Full | Played |
| Week 1vs BAL, Sep 13 | — | — | — | Limited | Played |
Injury History at a Glance
Nine logged injuries in five seasons, including three concussion injuries. Most of his lost time came from a concussion in 2025; nothing else has cost him more than 1 game.
Durability
100/100
Games missed
Injuries
Longest absence
Concussion · 2025
Where He's Been Hurt
Marker size shows games missed. A dashed ring means he played through it.
| Body part | Injuries | Games missed |
|---|---|---|
| Concussion | 3 | 4 |
| Ankle | 2 | 0 |
| Shoulder | 2 | 0 |
| Foot / toe | 1 | 0 |
| Head | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 9 | 4 |
Injury risk profile: High
- Concussion injuries in 2022, 2024 and 2025
- Questionable in 2025, 2 games missed
- 4 games in 5 seasons, 2 of them in 2025
- 9 injuries spread across 5 body parts
Alec Pierce Injury History
Every logged injury, most recent first. Games missed are regular-season games.
- 2025
Questionable, surgery Played through
Questionable: Surgery
- 2025
Undisclosed Played through
Pierce left the final drive of the Week 14 game with an undisclosed injury, though a concussion was ruled out.
- 2025
Concussion 2 games
Sustained a concussion in Week 3 against the Tennessee Titans and missed the following two games.
- 2024
Concussion 1 game
Pierce was listed as out for Week 16 due to a concussion.
- 2024
Foot Played through
Was listed as questionable for Week 13 with a foot injury but played in the game.
- 2024
Shoulder Played through
Appeared on the injury report as questionable with a shoulder injury prior to the Week 7 game.
- 2023
Ankle Played through
Was listed as questionable with an ankle injury leading up to the Week 10 contest.
- 2023
Shoulder Played through
Was designated as questionable with a shoulder injury ahead of the Week 7 game.
- 2022
Concussion 1 game
Missed the Week 2 game after being placed in the concussion protocol.
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Alec Pierce Injury FAQ
Is Alec Pierce injured?
Yes. As of October 2, 2026, Alec Pierce is on injured reserve with a heel injury. He has missed 1 game this season. See how the injury changes his rest-of-season value.
Is Alec Pierce playing this week?
No. Alec Pierce is on injured reserve for Week 4 at the Commanders on Sunday, October 4. Pierce was on the Week 3 report with a heel injury, did not practice on Friday and was out. Should you start him?
What injury does Alec Pierce have?
Alec Pierce has a heel injury and is on injured reserve for Week 4. Pierce was on the Week 3 report with a heel injury, did not practice on Friday and was out. He has missed 1 game this season.
Why isn't Alec Pierce playing?
Alec Pierce is on injured reserve with a heel injury, the designation his club filed as of October 2, 2026. That rules him out of Week 4.
Has Alec Pierce missed any games this season?
Yes. Alec Pierce has missed 1 game in 2026 and played in 2.
What is Alec Pierce's injury history?
Alec Pierce has 9 logged NFL injuries, which have cost him 4 games in all: 2 for a concussion in 2025, 1 for a concussion in 2024 and 1 for a concussion in 2022.
What was Alec Pierce's most recent injury?
Alec Pierce's most recent logged injury was a questionable injury in Week 18 of 2025. He played through it and missed no regular-season games.
Does Alec Pierce have any recurring injuries?
Yes: concussion injuries in 2022, 2024 and 2025 (4 games missed), ankle injuries in 2023 and 2025 (no games missed) and shoulder injuries in 2023 and 2024 (no games missed).
What was Alec Pierce's worst injury?
Alec Pierce's longest absence came from a concussion in 2025, which cost him 2 games of the 4 he has missed in his career.
Latest Alec Pierce News & Updates
Avoids heel surgery, in rehab mode (opens in new tab)
Avoiding heel surgery and focusing on rehab.
Fantasy take: He is listed as ir for Week 4; check his status before kickoff.
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
Week 3Sep 27W 19–17 vs HOU
Fantasy impact: Negative. Bound for IR (opens in new tab)
Placed on injured reserve, sidelining him for a chunk of the season.
Fantasy take: He did not play in Week 3.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Negative. Bypassing surgery, out 'several' weeks (opens in new tab)
Opting against surgery but expected to miss several weeks.
Fantasy take: He did not play in Week 3.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Week 2Sep 20L 30–33 @ KC
Fantasy impact: Negative. Pierce struggles at Kansas City
2.1 fantasy points · WR96 · 4.0 below his 6.1 average
Pierce caught 1 of 1 targets for 11 yards in the 33–30 loss at Kansas City. That was 3% of the team's targets.
Game logFantasy impact: Neutral. X-rays negative on injured heel (opens in new tab)
Avoided fracture with negative heel X-rays; status worth monitoring.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 2: 2.1 PPR points, a WR96 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Won't return to SNF (opens in new tab)
Ruled out for the rest of Sunday night's game.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 2: 2.1 PPR points, a WR96 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Aggravates heel injury on SNF (opens in new tab)
Reaggravated heel injury Sunday night; status bears monitoring.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 2: 2.1 PPR points, a WR96 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Will play Sunday night (opens in new tab)
Active and in the lineup for Sunday night.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 2: 2.1 PPR points, a WR96 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Doesn't practice Thursday (opens in new tab)
Sat out Thursday's session and could be trending toward a questionable tag.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 2: 2.1 PPR points, a WR96 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Practices fully Wednesday (opens in new tab)
Full participant in Wednesday's practice, trending toward playing.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 2: 2.1 PPR points, a WR96 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Avoids serious wrist issue (opens in new tab)
Dodged a serious wrist injury and should be good to go.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 2: 2.1 PPR points, a WR96 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Week 1Sep 13L 23–41 vs BAL
Fantasy impact: Neutral. X-rays negative on banged-up hand (opens in new tab)
X-rays negative on his hand, avoiding serious injury.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 1: 10.1 PPR points, a WR34 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Paces pass catchers in loss (opens in new tab)
Led the team's receivers in the loss.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 1: 10.1 PPR points, a WR34 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Positive. Pierce solid in loss vs. Baltimore
10.1 fantasy points · WR34 · 4.0 above his 6.1 average
Pierce caught 4 of 6 targets for 61 yards in the 41–23 loss vs. Baltimore. That was 21% of the team's targets.
Game logFantasy impact: Neutral. May not handle normal workload (opens in new tab)
Could see reduced snaps, limiting his fantasy upside this week.
Fantasy take: A depth-chart change: his role drives his value, and the Outlook tab has the full picture.
Read full report (opens in new tab)PreseasonSeptember
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Will play Sunday (opens in new tab)
Set to suit up Sunday and available for fantasy lineups.
Fantasy take: A preseason health note; his Week 1 availability is what matters for fantasy.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Expected to play Week 1 (opens in new tab)
Set to suit up for the season opener.
Fantasy take: A preseason health note; his Week 1 availability is what matters for fantasy.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Practices fully Thursday (opens in new tab)
Full practice Thursday points to a healthy status heading into the weekend.
Fantasy take: A preseason health note; his Week 1 availability is what matters for fantasy.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Working out but will sit Saturday (opens in new tab)
Resting Saturday despite being able to work out.
Fantasy take: Context for his season; the Outlook tab has our rest-of-season view.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. To be activated from Active/PUP list (opens in new tab)
Returning to practice after being activated off the PUP list.
Fantasy take: A preseason health note; his Week 1 availability is what matters for fantasy.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. May practice this week (opens in new tab)
Could return to practice this week, a positive sign for his availability.
Fantasy take: A roster move: watch how it changes his snaps and targets in the next game.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Moving around well, per Steichen (opens in new tab)
Showing good mobility, signaling positive progress in his recovery.
Fantasy take: A roster move: watch how it changes his snaps and targets in the next game.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Won't return during training camp (opens in new tab)
Sidelined for remainder of training camp.
Fantasy take: Practice and camp notes are context; his usage in games is what moves his value.
Read full report (opens in new tab)
No updates of this type yet this season.
Colts Teammates News
Updates on Pierce's quarterback and target competition.
- Josh Downs: Seven catches as Pierce (heel) exits (opens in new tab)Josh Downs, WR. 24 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Daniel Jones: Comes up just short in KC (opens in new tab)Daniel Jones, QB. 98 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Tyler Warren: Short TD among six Week 2 grabs (opens in new tab)Tyler Warren, TE. 22 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Josh Downs: Catches two passes in Week 1 (opens in new tab)Josh Downs, WR. 24 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Daniel Jones: Lackluster showing to open '26 (opens in new tab)Daniel Jones, QB. 98 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Tyler Warren: Involved in Tuesday's practice (opens in new tab)Tyler Warren, TE. 22 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
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Alec Pierce News FAQ
What is the latest news on Alec Pierce?
The latest Pierce update, from September 28: Avoids heel surgery, in rehab mode. Avoiding heel surgery and focusing on rehab.
How does the latest Alec Pierce news affect his fantasy value?
Negatively: He is listed as ir for Week 4; check his status before kickoff. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Has Alec Pierce's role changed?
The latest depth-chart news on Pierce: May not handle normal workload (September 13). Could see reduced snaps, limiting his fantasy upside this week.
Did Alec Pierce sign with a new team?
The latest signing news on Pierce: May practice this week (August 25). Could return to practice this week, a positive sign for his availability.
Alec Pierce Bio
Alec Pierce is a wide receiver for the Indianapolis Colts, where he wears No. 14. Born May 2, 2000, in Glen Ellyn, IL, he attended Glenbard West and played college football at Cincinnati.
The Indianapolis Colts selected Pierce in round 2, pick 53, of the 2022 NFL Draft.
In 66 regular-season games since 2022, he has caught 162 passes for 3,006 yards and 17 touchdowns.
Career Timeline
1 stop with 1 team in 5 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Indianapolis Colts Current team2022–present
Selected in round 2, pick 53, of the 2022 NFL Draft. He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 62 of 66 games.
College: Cincinnati
Transactions
- Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Indianapolis Colts.
- Re-signedRe-signed with the Colts on a four-year, $114 million contract.
- DraftedSelected by the Indianapolis Colts in round 2, pick 53.
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About Alec Pierce: Bio FAQ
How old is Alec Pierce?
Alec Pierce is 26 years old. He was born on May 2, 2000. 2026 is his 5th NFL season.
How tall is Alec Pierce?
Alec Pierce is 6 feet 3 inches tall (6'3"), listed at 211 pounds, and plays wide receiver for the Indianapolis Colts.
How much does Alec Pierce weigh?
Alec Pierce weighs 211 pounds, his listed weight on the Indianapolis Colts roster. He is listed at 6'3".
What number does Alec Pierce wear?
Alec Pierce wears number 14 for the Indianapolis Colts. He plays wide receiver.
What position does Alec Pierce play?
Alec Pierce plays wide receiver for the Indianapolis Colts, wearing number 14. 2026 is his 5th season in the NFL.
What team does Alec Pierce play for?
Alec Pierce plays for the Indianapolis Colts as a wide receiver. He has been with the Colts since 2022.
Where did Alec Pierce go to college?
Alec Pierce played college football at Cincinnati, after attending Glenbard West (IL). The Indianapolis Colts drafted him out of Cincinnati in 2022.
When was Alec Pierce drafted?
The Indianapolis Colts selected Alec Pierce in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft with the 53rd overall pick, out of Cincinnati.
What round was Alec Pierce drafted in?
Alec Pierce was a second-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, taken 53rd overall by the Indianapolis Colts.
What pick was Alec Pierce in the NFL Draft?
Alec Pierce was the 53rd overall pick of the 2022 NFL Draft, selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the second round.
Where is Alec Pierce from?
Alec Pierce went to high school in Illinois, at Glenbard West, before playing college football at Cincinnati.
When is Alec Pierce's birthday?
Alec Pierce's birthday is May 2. He was born on May 2, 2000 and is 26 years old.
How long has Alec Pierce been in the NFL?
2026 is Alec Pierce's 5th NFL season; he entered the league in 2022 as a second-round pick of the Indianapolis Colts. View his career statistics.
What teams has Alec Pierce played for?
Alec Pierce has played for the Indianapolis Colts. View his career statistics.
What year did Alec Pierce enter the NFL?
Alec Pierce entered the NFL in 2022, when the Indianapolis Colts drafted him in the second round. 2026 is his 5th season.