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NegativeInjuryOct 31, 2026
On injured reserve with an undisclosed injury; unavailable for Sunday.NegativeInjuryOct 31, 2026
RB Dameon Pierce is on injured reserve with an undisclosed injury, ruling him out for Week 8.NegativeInjuryOct 28, 2026
Pierce left in the fourth quarter with an undisclosed injury and sat out the final two series of the game, raising concerns about his status.NegativeInjuryOct 28, 2026
Pierce ranked 62nd among RBs in Week 8. The source notes 'Pierce left in the fourth quarter with an undisclosed injury and sat out the final two series of the game,' indicating a recent injury concern.NegativeInjuryOct 27, 2026
Pierce left the Eagles game early with an undisclosed injury, leaving Elijah Mitchell as the only healthy running back on the roster alongside the injured Saquon Barkley.PositiveValueOct 22, 2026
Dameon Pierce is recommended as a streaming option for shallow leagues (under 65 percent rostered) in Week 7 versus Dallas, suggesting he has value as a start despite not being widely owned.PositiveUsageOct 22, 2026
Pierce played 97 percent of snaps in the Week 6 loss to Carolina, scoring 15 PPR points behind a 12-35-1 rushing line and 4-15-0 receiving line. The workload projection is enough to make him a low-end RB2 for another week if Saquon Barkley is out again, even against the Cowboys and despite running behind four backup linemen.NegativeUsageOct 21, 2026
Pierce had all 12 running back carries for the Eagles but netted only 35 yards with a touchdown, showing limited efficiency despite receiving the full backfield workload.NegativeUsageOct 21, 2026
Ranked 23rd among running backs. Pierce had all 12 running back carries for the Eagles, netting only 35 yards with a touchdown, indicating limited efficiency and volume concerns despite getting the bulk of carries in Week 7 against Dallas.NegativeUsageOct 20, 2026
Played 97 percent of snaps in Week 6 after Carson Steele's shoulder injury, though Steele didn't play until the third drive anyway; unlikely to maintain near-every-snap role in Week 7, but Steele's return is not guaranteed and Elijah Mitchell is the only remaining competition; profiles as a volume-based RB2 play despite averaging just 2.1 yards per carry this season.PositiveUsageOct 20, 2026
Pierce played 97 percent of his offense's snaps in Week 6, the highest snap share among all RBs.NegativeUsageOct 20, 2026
Played 97 percent of the offense's snaps in Week 6 after Carson Steele injured his shoulder, though Steele didn't play until the third drive anyway; ranked RB21 as a volume-based RB2 play with realistic expectation of reduced snap share in Week 7; Steele's return status is uncertain, and Elijah Mitchell is the primary competition for touches; however, Pierce averages 2.1 yards per carry and the Eagles' injury-riddled offensive line likely limits rushing ability similar to the Texans and Packers against the Cowboys.PositiveUsageOct 20, 2026
Played 97 percent of offense's snaps in Week 6, highest snap share among all RBs that week; demonstrates elite usage and workhorse role.PositiveUsageOct 19, 2026
Pierce played 97% of snaps and took 17 of 19 RB opportunities in Week 6; despite limited rushing room (50 total yards), he scored 15 PPR points thanks to a TD and four receptions; he was listed in Stock ⬆.PositiveRoleOct 16, 2026
Dameon Pierce is listed as a potential workload beneficiary from injuries in the Texans backfield, positioning him for increased carries and touches.PositiveMatchupOct 15, 2026
Dameon Pierce is listed as a streaming pick for shallow leagues (under 65 percent rostered) with a matchup against the Panthers.PositiveMatchupOct 15, 2026
Pierce is recommended as a start instead of J.K. Dobbins in Week 6, facing Carolina's defense.NegativeProjectionOct 15, 2026
Pierce is projected to gather 70 yards in the Week 6 scoop against the Eagles, indicating a modest workload despite the favorable matchup.PositiveMatchupOct 15, 2026
Pierce draws a favorable matchup against the Panthers, who rank 32nd in yards per carry allowed, 31st in rushing yards per game allowed, and t-28th in rushing TDs allowed; the source gives a slight lean to Pierce in this Week 6 contest.NegativeProjectionOct 15, 2026
Pierce is projected to gather 70 yards in the Panthers-Eagles matchup, serving as a secondary back in the depleted Eagles backfield.PositiveMatchupOct 15, 2026
Pierce draws a slight lean matchup against the Panthers, who rank 32nd in yards per carry allowed, 31st in rushing yards per game allowed, and t-28th in rushing TDs allowed, presenting a favorable rushing environment despite limited backfield depth.PositiveRoleOct 14, 2026
Pierce ranked 60th in the source's weekly value meter; the source notes Pierce could be in line for heavy work this week if Saquon Barkley (hamstring) has to miss, positioning him as a potential breakout if the Eagles' lead back is unavailable.PositiveRoleOct 14, 2026
Pierce could be in line for heavy work this week if Saquon Barkley (hamstring) has to miss, positioning him as a potential fill-in option for Week 6.PositiveUsageOct 14, 2026
Pierce could be in line for heavy work this week if Saquon Barkley (hamstring) has to miss this week.PositiveRoleOct 14, 2026
Pierce could be in line for heavy work this week if Saquon Barkley (hamstring) has to miss, positioning him as a potential fill-in option if the Eagles' star back is unavailable.PositiveProjectionOct 13, 2026
Would be in the low-end RB2 conversation if Saquon Barkley remains sidelined with a hamstring injury; however, the Texans offense is currently a mess, and Carson Steele may factor in more heavily in future weeks after Pierce managed only 12 yards on 16 opportunities in Week 5.NegativeRoleOct 13, 2026
Pierce would be toward the bottom of Tier 2 if Saquon Barkley remains sidelined with a hamstring injury, suggesting he is a backup-level option with limited fantasy upside.NegativeProjectionOct 13, 2026
Ranked RB47 for Week 6; would be in the low-end RB2 conversation if Saquon Barkley remains sidelined with a hamstring injury; however, the Texans offense is a mess at the moment, and Pierce managed to convert only 16 opportunities into 12 yards, suggesting poor efficiency; Carson Steele could factor in more heavily in future weeks.PositiveValueOct 13, 2026
Pierce is ranked fifth on the priority targets list. The entire Eagles RB room is decimated, positioning Pierce to see a full workload. He had 13 touches (11 rushes, two catches) in Week 5 and was bottled up by Jacksonville's outstanding defense, but should have more success if he maintains this volume.PositiveRoleOct 13, 2026
Pierce will be called into action if either Saquon Barkley or Will Shipley sits against Carolina, given the Eagles' depleted running back depth with Tank Bigsby on IR after core muscle surgery.NegativeDepth ChartOct 13, 2026
Pierce will be called into action in the Eagles backfield if either Saquon Barkley or Will Shipley sits against Carolina, given Tank Bigsby's IR status from core muscle surgery and Shipley's partial plantar fascia tear.PositiveRoleOct 12, 2026
With Will Shipley injured, Dameon Pierce played every snap over the final 36 minutes of the Eagles-Jaguars game, taking eight carries and four targets. Pierce could have Week 6 value as the last man standing against a weak Carolina defense, though the Eagles' offensive struggles may limit ceiling even in favorable matchups.NegativeUsageOct 12, 2026
Pierce played 78% of snaps and 52% of routes in Week 5, handling 11 carries for 14 yards and 5 targets for -5 yards. Season-long, he maintains 78% snap share, 52% route share, 14% target share, and 23% TPRR, indicating he is the lead back for Philadelphia.PositiveUsageOct 12, 2026
With Tank Bigsby (abdomen) and Will Shipley (foot) ruled out, Pierce is likely getting 8-10 touches per game as a RB with successful starting NFL experience. Even with Philadelphia's offense potentially broken, that volume makes Pierce largely useful for fantasy purposes, especially on a week with four teams on bye. If Saquon Barkley's availability seems unlikely against the Panthers in Week 6, Pierce is probably the best overall waiver-wire pickup.PositiveValueOct 12, 2026
Pierce is likely getting 8-10 touches per game with Tank Bigsby (abdomen) and Will Shipley (foot) out; Saquon Barkley could return soon from his Week 4 hamstring injury, but Pierce is probably the best overall waiver-wire pickup if Barkley's availability seems unlikely against the Panthers in Week 6; even the worst offensive scheme makes 8-10 touches largely useful for fantasy purposes, especially on a week with four teams on bye.PositiveRoleOct 9, 2026
Listed as potential workload beneficiary from running back injuries; likely to see increased carries and touches in Week 5.NegativeMatchupOct 8, 2026
Pierce is a strong fade in Week 5 against Jacksonville, who rank second in rushing DVOA, third in YPC allowed, and second in rushing yards per game allowed; the source projects him to punch in a short TD.NegativeRoleOct 8, 2026
Pierce is a potential threat to Will Shipley's workload; the source notes that Philadelphia injury reports may indicate Pierce is in line to take a lot of the carries, which would reduce Shipley's upside.NegativeValueOct 5, 2026
Pierce was called up from the practice squad this week due to Philadelphia's numerous RB injuries. The source disagrees with other analysts who claim Shipley's value bump will be mitigated by Pierce; Pierce's ho-hum 2022 rookie year has clouded current perception, and Kansas City desperately needed a competent RB last year but Pierce couldn't aid them, similar to his ineffectiveness at the end of his Houston tenure. Shipley knows the offensive scheme and is an outright better, more explosive athlete. Don't presume Pierce's practice squad elevation changes Shipley's value.