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Ron Stewart fantasy football takes on Alec Pierce
Every source-backed video insight STACKED has extracted from Ron Stewart about Alec Pierce.
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All Ron Stewart insights about Alec Pierce
PositiveDepth ChartSep 14, 2026
Alec Pierce is expected to work his way into a full-time wide receiver role, which will likely reduce the route participation of Laquon Treadwell.NegativeUsageAug 27, 2026
Alec Pierce was drafted in this live fantasy draft, indicating he remains in consideration for fantasy rosters in this format.PositiveRoleAug 25, 2026
Ron Stewart notes that Alec Pierce is banged up but could be the focal point of the Colts offense, suggesting upside if he stays healthy.NegativeValueAug 21, 2026
Pierce is not a fit in this 3WR league environment; the source notes he would be an early-round consideration in standard formats but doesn't align with the room's receiver-heavy draft strategy.PositiveValueAug 20, 2026
Alec Pierce is falling in draft ADP, and Ron Stewart is willing to target him at his current draft position as a value pick, stating 'I guess we'll take a fallen Alec Pierce here.'NegativeValueAug 19, 2026
Ron Stewart notes that Alec Pierce is falling in drafts but expresses hesitation about selecting him.NegativeInjuryAug 18, 2026
The source identifies Alec Pierce's injury status as the primary driver for the Colts signing Keenan Allen, noting that Pierce is "nowhere close to playing."NegativeInjuryAug 13, 2026
Alec Pierce is banged up, which impacts the Indianapolis Colts' receiver depth and contributes to the case for repositioning Anthony Richardson.NegativeInjuryAug 11, 2026
Pierce is consensus ADP 712 overall (Yahoo 707), but Ron Stewart ranks him 903rd as a clear avoid. Jeff Mueller (Fantasy Points) reports Pierce had talus surgery, is still walking gingerly with visible calf atrophy, and is expected to start 2026 on the PUP list. Pierce's historic 11.9 yards per target (most among WRs with 50+ targets) on a 20-yard aDOT relied on speed and verticality that an ankle injury will likely compromise. Stewart emphasizes betting on efficiency off injury is risky; Pierce is projected to function as a decoy to open up Josh Downs and Tyler Warren underneath, making him unattractive in the seventh round.NegativeBustAug 11, 2026
Stewart explicitly fades Alec Pierce, stating he will not take him in the draft, indicating a negative view of his value or role.NegativeRoleAug 8, 2026
Ron Stewart uses Alec Pierce as a negative archetype for a 'field-stretching decoy' role, contrasting him with more versatile receivers like Jameson Williams and Christian Watson.NegativeValueAug 3, 2026
Ron Stewart explicitly states he is not an Alec Pierce guy, passing on him despite the option to take another wide receiver at this draft spot.NegativeRoleAug 2, 2026
Alec Pierce was selected as part of a two-Colts-receiver strategy in Ron Stewart's draft. Stewart expressed ambivalence about taking both Colts receivers but proceeded with the selection, debating Laporte as an alternative before deciding to punt tight end and catch up at receiver.PositiveProjectionJun 12, 2026
Pierce is ranked as a boom-bust WR3 with 84 targets last year (47 catches, 103 yards, 6 TDs, WR23 in PPG); the analyst is skeptical he'll ever be a real target earner and compares his profile to Jameson Williams on the Colts.NegativeInjuryJun 12, 2026
Pierce is dealing with a left ankle injury six weeks post-op and may not be ready for training camp, which is a significant concern despite his recent contract extension.PositiveUsageJun 12, 2026
Alec Pierce is likely to outtarget Josh Downs in the Colts offense.NegativeInjuryNo date
Moved up after practicing in full but Ron Stewart remains skeptical on effectiveness off ankle injury; also skeptical about Daniel Jones pushing the ball downfield off Achilles tear, positioning Pierce more as a decoy to open things up for Downs and Warren underneath.