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Alec Pierce was limited in Week 1, which was the expectation after offseason surgery cost him all of training camp and preseason. The good news is that, while Pierce was limited to 58% of snaps, he still ran 21 routes (only eight away from Josh Downs' team lead) and led the team in targets (six), air yards (52) and receiving yards (61). We can expect fewer splash plays, but more consistent fantasy output from Pierce moving forward. However, he's still best viewed as a WR3/flex until he returns to an every-down role.
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Pierce's six targets and 61 yards despite 58% snaps signal consistent WR3/flex value.

Pierce was limited to 58% of snaps in Week 1 (expected after offseason surgery cost him all training camp and preseason) but still ran 21 routes (only eight away from Josh Downs' team lead) and led team in targets (six), air yards (52), and receiving yards (61). His 8.7 aDOT is over 10 yards below his 2024 (21.6) and 2025 (18.8) marks, suggesting fewer splash plays but more consistent fantasy output moving forward. Best viewed as WR3/flex until returning to every-down role, especially against Chiefs defense this week.

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