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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Alec Pierce vs Brock BowersWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Brock Bowers is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.0 PPG to Alec Pierce's 10.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Brock Bowers is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Brock Bowers (12.0 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Alec Pierce (10.7 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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WRIndianapolis Colts#22

Alec Pierce

PPG

10.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,003

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 13

TELas Vegas Raiders#4PPG LEADER

Brock Bowers

PPG

12.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

680

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 13

The Edge Chart

Alec Pierce

Brock Bowers

Head to Head

10.7 PPG12.0 PPG

15 GP12 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

Alec Pierce: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #22 at the position). Brock Bowers: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #4 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 1 (Elite) TE in most league formats.

Alec Pierce vs Brock Bowers: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Alec Pierce (WR, Indianapolis Colts) against Brock Bowers (TE, Las Vegas Raiders) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Alec Pierce averaged 10.7 PPG in 2025 over 15 games, while Brock Bowers posted 12.0 PPG across 12 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

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: Alec Pierce (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Brock Bowers (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Brock Bowers outscored Alec Pierce by a projected 22 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Alec Pierce played 15 games in 2025 compared to Brock Bowers's 12. That durability gap means Alec Pierce contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Brock Bowers scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Brock Bowers saw 86 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Both players share a Week 13 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Alec Pierce vs Brock Bowers: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Alec Pierce	Brock Bowers
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.7	12.0
Games Played	15	12
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	161	144
Receptions	47	64
Rec/Game	3.1	5.3
Receiving Yards	1,003	680
Rec Yds/Game	66.9	56.7
Receiving TDs	6	7
Targets	84	86
Target Share/Game	5.6	7.2
Age	26	23
Experience	3 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 13

Summary

Brock Bowers outscored Alec Pierce by 1.3 PPG in 2025 (12.0 to 10.7). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Alec Pierce or Brock Bowers in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Brock Bowers has the edge at 12.0 PPG compared to Alec Pierce's 10.7 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 Alec Pierce and Brock Bowers average in 2025?▾

Alec Pierce averaged 10.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Brock Bowers averaged 12.0 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 1.3 points per game.

Do Alec Pierce and Brock Bowers share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Alec Pierce and Brock Bowers share a Week 13 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at wide receiver for that week.