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Yahoo Fantasy Football fantasy football takes on Alec Pierce
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All Yahoo Fantasy Football insights about Alec Pierce
NegativeRoleOct 30, 2026
Pierce is unavailable to clear space for the Colts offense, contributing to Jonathan Taylor's declining production and usage; Taylor is the RB9 on RB6 usage this month without Pierce's blocking help.NegativeInjuryOct 27, 2026
Receiver Alec Pierce is injured for the Colts heading into Week 8 against Jacksonville; this injury, along with Tyler Warren's potential absence, reduces Indianapolis's receiving threats and supports the Jaguars' defensive matchup.NegativeInjuryOct 26, 2026
Pierce is on injured reserve with a heel injury.NegativeRoleOct 22, 2026
Pierce's injury opened up target volume for Keenan Allen, who has commanded at least nine targets in three straight games since Pierce went down.PositiveValueOct 21, 2026
Listed at $2 in bargain bin tier, suggesting undervalued pricing for rest-of-season fantasy purposes.NegativeRoleOct 19, 2026
Alec Pierce was sidelined early in the season, which allowed Josh Downs to post back-to-back 70-plus yard games in Week 2 and Week 3.NegativeValueOct 19, 2026
Pierce is 51% rostered and can be added as an IR stash if available.NegativeValueOct 19, 2026
Pierce, at 51% rostered, can be added as an IR stash if available.NegativeInjuryOct 19, 2026
Pierce (WR, IND) is on injured reserve with a heel injury.NegativeInjuryOct 19, 2026
The source lists Alec Pierce on injured reserve with a heel injury.NegativeRoleOct 19, 2026
Alec Pierce was a revelation in 2025 for the Colts, but his departure has left a significant void in the offense. JJ Zachariason notes that Pierce meant more to the operation than initially figured, and his loss has contributed to the Colts' offensive struggles despite having other receivers like Michael Pittman Jr. and Tyler Warren available.PositiveValueOct 14, 2026
Alec Pierce ranks forty-fifth on the trade value chart at 7 points, indicating solid fantasy valuation and market confidence in his production.NegativeInjuryOct 12, 2026
Alec Pierce is on injured reserve with a heel injury.NegativeRoleOct 7, 2026
Pierce, a vertical X-receiver, has barely played on the Colts, who have regressed from rank 3 to 17 (-14 spots). His limited availability is a factor in the Colts' offensive decline and limits upside for the passing game.NegativeProjectionOct 6, 2026
Alec Pierce ranks twenty-fifth-lowest in winning percentage at 47.72% through four weeks for the Colts.NegativeInjuryOct 6, 2026
Missing for Week 5 against Pittsburgh, weakening the Colts' passing game and supporting the Steelers' defensive matchup.NegativeInjuryOct 6, 2026
Colts receiver is injured and missing games; his absence changes how defenses approach Indianapolis, removing the threat of big plays downfield and contributing to the team's offensive struggles.NegativeInjuryOct 5, 2026
Alec Pierce is on injured reserve with a heel injury, sidelining the Indianapolis player from fantasy lineups.NegativeInjurySep 25, 2026
Pierce is on IR, which expands Josh Downs' role in both two- and three-wide receiver sets for the Colts.NegativeInjurySep 22, 2026
Pierce suffered a heel injury early in Week 2, which elevated Josh Downs to the clear-cut WR1 role for the Colts.NegativeInjurySep 21, 2026
The Colts wide receiver is expected to go for more tests on his heel, though initial X-rays came back negative. This is the same heel/ankle injury that kept Pierce out for most of training camp and preseason, so this is a bit concerning. If Pierce misses time, it's a bump up for Josh Downs and Tyler Warren.PositiveProjectionSep 18, 2026
Ranked in the top tier of Week 2 WR rankings by Yahoo Fantasy Football analysts, indicating strong projected performance for the week.PositiveRoleSep 18, 2026
The Colts said Pierce would run more breaking routes and look like a traditional No. 1 WR, and he passed the test in Week 1 on limited snaps. The source identifies him as 'a great buy right now,' suggesting his role expansion and early performance indicate upside.PositiveRoleSep 17, 2026
Colts said Pierce is going to run a lot more breaking routes and look like a more traditional No. 1 WR, and that's exactly what he did in Week 1 on limited snaps. Pierce passed the test and is a great buy right now. Projection: 45.5 receiving yards.NegativeValueSep 16, 2026
Ranked 30th among wide receivers in rest-of-season trade value with a HALFPPR value of 23.NegativeProjectionSep 15, 2026
Ranked 37th among Week 2 wide receivers by the source, facing Indianapolis at Kansas City. Status flagged for double-check before kickoff.NegativeInjurySep 11, 2026
Pierce has been limited in each practice to open the week; more information expected later in the week.NegativeRoleSep 11, 2026
Alec Pierce is expected to be available for Week 1 but will likely have limited consistent volume after missing almost all of the summer. Facing the Ravens in Week 1 presents a tough matchup, as Jesse Minter's zone coverages are among the toughest in the NFL and will be difficult for the vertical receiver to crack.NegativeInjurySep 11, 2026
Justin Boone recommends avoiding Alec Pierce against the Ravens in Week 1. Pierce is expected to play but has spent all summer working his way back from an ankle injury, and it's unclear if he'll be on a snap count, making him a risky start at less than 100% health against a feisty Ravens defense.NegativeInjurySep 11, 2026
Justin Boone recommends avoiding Alec Pierce vs. Ravens despite his expected Week 1 availability; Pierce has spent all summer working his way back from an ankle injury, and even if active, he should be avoided at less than 100% against a feisty Ravens defense.NegativeInjurySep 11, 2026
Pierce is coming off ankle surgery and is currently dealing with a sore heel; the source projects him as a slow-starting player, and the Colts will likely rely on teammate Josh Downs against a Baltimore defense that struggles in slot coverage.NegativeMatchupSep 10, 2026
In his first game back from ankle surgery, Alec Pierce will face off against the Baltimore Ravens. What would have looked like a good matchup in 2025 will likely not be the same in 2026, specifically for Pierce's style. New Ravens head coach Jesse Minter is known for his creativity that causes quarterback pressures, which is concerning for a QB off an Achilles injury and Pierce who is a deep threat WR recovering himself. Smyth notes it's not that it can't work, just that there is a high likelihood Pierce ends his day without a big play to mask the issues.NegativeInjurySep 7, 2026
Pierce has returned to practice but is still working his way back from ankle surgery and might start slow in the opening month, creating opportunity for Keenan Allen to step into an immediate role with the Colts.NegativeInjurySep 4, 2026
The Colts signed Alec Pierce to a well-earned extension, but Pierce dealt with ankle problems all summer and the source has been afraid to draft him.PositiveProjectionSep 3, 2026
Pierce being an eighth round pick is predicated on him becoming a 'whole new you' after his 'breakout' 2025, which was really just him doing what he always does, only slightly more effectively. Pierce is a deep ball specialist's deep ball specialist. At 26 years old and coming off back-to-back yards per catch crowns, the source is skeptical he is about to mix in more 'easy button' targets just because he got paid. Pierce's role is extremely valuable in real life, but in fantasy it maxes out as a WR4 skill-set, and is more WR5 than we would probably like to admit.PositiveBustSep 3, 2026
Pierce is the only receiver in the past 20 years to post 1,000 yards with an aDOT over 20. The big pitch with his ADP this year was that the Colts were intent on changing his role, giving him room for a further breakout. After missing the entirety of training camp and the preseason, it's hard to see him becoming a different player this year.NegativeInjurySep 3, 2026
Alec Pierce was selected at 7.07 in the expert league; Zachariason rates the pick as 'Ehhh,' noting that while Pierce is practicing, he has a slight limp when walking after big surgery, indicating ongoing injury concerns.PositiveProjectionSep 2, 2026
Pierce could be a fantasy WR2 if he gets back to 100% health and is available in Round 7 as a player who could vastly outproduce his draft slot. The source identifies him as a solid fantasy WR3/flex option.NegativeValueSep 2, 2026
Alec Pierce is mentioned as an example of a late-round pick that alone won't turn a season around, but when strung together with other similar picks, can help build a championship roster. The source uses Pierce as a reference point for the type of depth player to target in Rounds 9-12.PositiveValueAug 28, 2026
Alec Pierce's ADP has dropped significantly to 108 over the past seven days on Yahoo, but expect a rebound as we get more reports from practice. If Pierce looks good and doesn't suffer a setback, he has potential as a late-round WR3 with spike-week potential.PositiveInjuryAug 28, 2026
The Colts activated Alec Pierce off the PUP list and he told reporters on Thursday that he plans to play in Week 1. He still has to work his way back to full speed at practice, but has plenty of time before the start of the regular season. That's a positive for Pierce's fantasy outlook as his ADP has dropped significantly over the past few weeks to 108 over the past seven days on Yahoo, though expect a rebound as we get more reports from practice.NegativeInjuryAug 27, 2026
Pierce was activated off the PUP list but that changes nothing about his 2026 outlook at ADP 93.2. He's coming off a breakout year with 47 catches for 1,003 yards and six touchdowns despite limited volume, earning a massive contract extension. However, he's spent essentially the entire offseason and training camp recovering from ankle surgery—valuable preparation time lost for a receiver whose game is built around speed and explosive plays. With Michael Pittman Jr. gone and Josh Downs dealing with injuries, opportunity exists, but Daniel Jones returning from an Achilles tear adds uncertainty. Too many variables make Pierce a full fade; alternatives like Courtland Sutton or Chris Godwin Jr. are preferable.PositiveInjuryAug 25, 2026
Colts WR Alec Pierce has dropped 11.4 spots in ADP and remains on the PUP as he recovers from ankle surgery. The recent signing of Keenan Allen to Indianapolis certainly doesn't help his odds of a major target bump in 2026. The source does not view him as worth taking at his current price point.NegativeInjuryAug 21, 2026
The Colts WR is still recovering from ankle surgery and it's unclear when he'll be back, which prompted the team to bring in veteran Keenan Allen for depth at the position.NegativeInjuryAug 21, 2026
Alec Pierce has been dealing with an injury in Indianapolis, reducing competition for Tyler Warren's targets.PositiveBreakoutAug 20, 2026
Pierce is entering his Year 5 season and is highlighted as looking to fully break out. The source identifies Year 5 as the make-or-break year for wide receivers, with 25% of Year 5 WRs hitting 15+ PPG, right after the original rookie contract. Players entering their prime are noted as a good bet versus ADP to actually pay off on breaking through.NegativeInjuryAug 19, 2026
Has been sidelined with an ankle injury all offseason; underwent ankle surgery in March, but the timeline for his return has grown increasingly muddy since GM Chris Ballard said on July 28th that he was a 'week or two' away from returning to practice; the source is not particularly high on Pierce and made an off-brand move taking him in the 10th round, but the upside Pierce provided fantasy managers last season is hard to ignore, and the source decided to take a shot on him still finding a way to suit up at or around Week 1.NegativeInjuryAug 18, 2026
Pierce is still banged up, which clears a path for Josh Downs to become the Colts' WR1.NegativeInjuryAug 18, 2026
Pierce dealt with an ankle injury all summer and it's unclear if he'll play Week 1; even if he dresses for the opener, he's unlikely to be close to 100%. The Colts' addition of Keenan Allen—a different receiver type working shorter routes—signals concern about Pierce. Pierce is also a deep threat primarily, projecting to have an erratic scoring profile that's problematic for Death League survival.NegativeInjuryAug 12, 2026
Alec Pierce is still limping around with just one month until the season starts, which Jalen Nailor cites as a reason to feel better about Tyler Warren's value and role in the Colts offense.NegativeInjuryAug 12, 2026
Flagged as an injured spike-week WR3 in the Colts' receiving depth chart.NegativeBustAug 11, 2026
Pierce is one of the source's biggest fades of the year; he is the only receiver in the past 20 years (likely longer) to hit 1,000 yards with an aDOT over 20, indicating his role is not conducive to strong fantasy numbers despite hitting enough home runs last year. After signing a four-year deal to stay in Indianapolis, his role was expected to change, but an offseason ankle surgery that might cost him all of camp has likely put a stop to that improvement.PositiveValueAug 6, 2026
Pierce is one of the best WR values in the early rounds at 78th ADP vs. 54th projected overall, offering significant upside relative to draft cost.NegativeInjuryAug 3, 2026
Pierce is expected to come off the PUP list within the next week or so, putting him in line to play Week 1 without missing any time. He inked a big contract this offseason, so he should be a priority for the Colts on offense. For fantasy, he should be viewed as a volatile WR2/3 option in PPR; he will have spike weeks but averaged only 3.1 catches per game last season, making him a low-floor, high-ceiling play.NegativeInjuryAug 3, 2026
Pierce is expected to come off the PUP list within the next week and should be in line to play Week 1 without missing time. He signed a big contract this offseason, making him a priority for the Colts offense. For fantasy, he should be viewed as a volatile WR2/3 option in PPR with a low floor and high ceiling; he averaged only 3.1 catches per game last season but will have spike weeks.PositiveValueAug 3, 2026
Matt Harmon regrets allowing bias against Daniel Jones to prevent him from recognizing ceiling outcomes for Colts receivers in 2025 drafts. Pierce, a long-time defender of his, was undervalued late in drafts due to Harmon's skepticism about the quarterback situation. Harmon now plans to be more open to reclamation project passers tapped by sharp play-callers like Shane Steichen, which should benefit Pierce's ADP in 2026.NegativeInjuryJul 31, 2026
Pierce is a ridiculous deep threat, leading the NFL in yards per catch two straight seasons, which landed him a juicy extension. But the Colts have been reluctant to force the ball to Pierce (he's never had more than 84 targets) or expand his route tree. He's also coming off ankle surgery, aiming to fix a problem that dogged him the last two years. It's remarkable that Pierce has been this dynamic while not being 100% over this span, but the source assumes he's not at full throttle to open the fresh season and can't draft him proactively.PositiveInjuryJul 31, 2026
Colts WR went on PUP list as camps opened but Colts GM Chris Ballard told reporters Pierce is 'a week or two away' from returning. This shouldn't scare fantasy managers off drafting him given the massive investment he got from the Colts this offseason. Will want to see how he looks when he returns, but the timeline suggests he should be ready for the start of the season.NegativeInjuryJul 28, 2026
Pianowski notes that deep threat Alec Pierce (ankle) is currently on the PUP list for the Colts. If Pierce isn't in the clear before the regular season, Daniel Jones has to be handled carefully due to the loss of deep threat capability.NegativeInjuryJul 27, 2026
Colts WR Alec Pierce was placed on the PUP list before training camp and will miss the start of camp but can be taken off the list before Week 1. This absence affects Josh Downs' playing time outlook in the new offense.NegativeRoleJul 8, 2026
Pierce signed a four-year, $114 million deal with $84 million guaranteed to stay with the Colts in free agency, but he is in flux due to ankle surgery in March that could put his start of the regular season in some doubt; the Colts retained him despite trading away Michael Pittman Jr. to shed salary.