Alec Pierce Latest news and fantasy analysis
- 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
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.