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Alec Pierce vs Bucky Irving

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

WRIndianapolis Colts
Alec Pierce
PPG
10.7
Games
15
Rec
47
Rec Yds
1,003
Rec TDs
6
Targets
84
Bye
Week 14
RBTampa Bay BuccaneersPPG LEADER
Bucky Irving
PPG
12.3
Games
10
Rush Yds
588
Rush TDs
1
Rec
30
Rec Yds
277
Bye
Week 11

Head to Head

10.7 PPG12.3 PPG
15 GP10 GP
Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 11

Alec Pierce vs Bucky Irving: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Alec Pierce (WR, Indianapolis Colts) against Bucky Irving (RB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Alec Pierce averaged 10.7 PPG in 2025 over 15 games, while Bucky Irving posted 12.3 PPG across 10 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.

Alec Pierce has his bye in Week 14, Bucky Irving in Week 11. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

The Bottom Line

Based on 2025 production, Bucky Irving holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 12.3 points per game. Alec Pierce averaged 10.7 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word — for a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Alec Pierce or Bucky Irving in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Bucky Irving has the edge at 12.3 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 Bucky Irving average in 2025?

Alec Pierce averaged 10.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Bucky Irving averaged 12.3 PPG over 10 games. That is a difference of 1.6 points per game.

When are Alec Pierce and Bucky Irving's bye weeks in 2026?

Alec Pierce (IND) has a bye in Week 14, and Bucky Irving (TB) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.