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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Adonai Mitchell vs Alec PierceWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Alec Pierce is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.7 PPG to Adonai Mitchell's 7.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Alec Pierce is the better fantasy play this season.

Alec Pierce is the better play on a neutral week. 10.7 PPG with 1,003 yards gives a reliable baseline. Adonai Mitchell at 7.8 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Alec Pierce higher, but do not fade Adonai Mitchell entirely.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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WRIndianapolis Colts#99

Adonai Mitchell

PPG

7.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

558

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

WRIndianapolis Colts#22PPG LEADER

Alec Pierce

PPG

10.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,003

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 13

The Edge Chart

Adonai Mitchell

Alec Pierce

Head to Head

7.8 PPG10.7 PPG

16 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

Adonai Mitchell: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Alec Pierce: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #22 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Adonai Mitchell is producing at 35% of elite pace and Alec Pierce at 49%. That ranking gap means Alec Pierce carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Adonai Mitchell vs Alec Pierce: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Adonai Mitchell and Alec Pierce for your lineup, you are not alone. Adonai Mitchell finished the 2025 season at 7.8 PPG for the Indianapolis Colts (16 games), and Alec Pierce averaged 10.7 for the Indianapolis Colts (15 games).

That 2.9-point weekly advantage for Alec Pierce is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Adonai Mitchell turned 68 targets into 558 yards and 3 touchdowns, while Alec Pierce converted 84 looks into 1003 yards and 6 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Adonai Mitchell sits Week 14 while Alec Pierce is off Week 13. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Adonai Mitchell (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Alec Pierce (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Alec Pierce outscored Adonai Mitchell by a projected 49 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Adonai Mitchell played 16 games in 2025 compared to Alec Pierce's 15. That durability gap means Adonai Mitchell contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Alec Pierce scored 6 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Alec Pierce saw 84 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Adonai Mitchell vs Alec Pierce: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Adonai Mitchell	Alec Pierce
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.8	10.7
Games Played	16	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	125	161
Receptions	42	47
Rec/Game	2.6	3.1
Receiving Yards	558	1,003
Rec Yds/Game	34.9	66.9
Receiving TDs	3	6
Targets	68	84
Target Share/Game	4.3	5.6
Age	-	26
Experience	-	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 13

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Alec Pierce at 10.7 PPG, 2.9 points per game above Adonai Mitchell's 7.8. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Adonai Mitchell or Alec Pierce in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Alec Pierce has the edge at 10.7 PPG compared to Adonai Mitchell's 7.8 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Adonai Mitchell and Alec Pierce average in 2025?▾

Adonai Mitchell averaged 7.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Alec Pierce averaged 10.7 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 2.9 points per game.

When are Adonai Mitchell and Alec Pierce's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Adonai Mitchell (IND) has a bye in Week 14, and Alec Pierce (IND) has a bye in Week 13. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Adonai Mitchell or Alec Pierce a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Alec Pierce outscored Adonai Mitchell by 2.9 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.