A.J. Brown vs Alec Pierce: Who Should You Start?
This is a genuine coin flip on paper. A.J. Brown finished the 2025 season at 12.1 PPG over 15 games with the Philadelphia Eagles, while Alec Pierce clocked in at 10.7 across 15 appearances for the Indianapolis Colts. A 1.4-point gap means any given week could go either way.
With a margin this thin, season averages are not the deciding factor. Weekly variables like opponent defense, game script, and injury status carry more weight than a fraction of a PPG. The right start in Week 6 might be the wrong start in Week 14.
Target volume is the story here. A.J. Brown saw 121 targets in 2025, while Alec Pierce drew 84. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for A.J. Brown, even in weeks where Alec Pierce posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.
One scheduling note: A.J. Brown is off Week 5 and Alec Pierce Week 14. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in wide receiver for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.
