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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Alec Pierce vs Cedric TillmanWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Alec Pierce is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.7 PPG to Cedric Tillman's 8.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Alec Pierce is the better fantasy play this season.

Alec Pierce has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.5-PPG advantage is real (10.7 to 8.2), and Alec Pierce's 6 touchdowns show scoring upside. Cedric Tillman is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

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WRIndianapolis Colts#22PPG LEADER

Alec Pierce

PPG

10.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,003

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 13

WRCleveland Browns#99

Cedric Tillman

PPG

8.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

612

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Alec Pierce

Cedric Tillman

Head to Head

10.7 PPG8.2 PPG

15 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Alec Pierce: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #22 at the position). Cedric Tillman: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Alec Pierce is producing at 49% of elite pace and Cedric Tillman at 37%. That ranking gap means Alec Pierce carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Alec Pierce vs Cedric Tillman: The Full Breakdown

Two wide receivers who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Alec Pierce (Indianapolis Colts) finished the 2025 season averaging 10.7 fantasy points per game in 15 games. Cedric Tillman (Cleveland Browns) came in at 8.2 PPG over 14 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Alec Pierce carries a 2.5-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Alec Pierce turned 84 targets into 1003 yards and 6 touchdowns, while Cedric Tillman converted 78 looks into 612 yards and 4 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Alec Pierce sits Week 13 while Cedric Tillman is off Week 10. 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: Alec Pierce (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Cedric Tillman (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Alec Pierce outscored Cedric Tillman by a projected 43 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Alec Pierce played 15 games in 2025 compared to Cedric Tillman's 14. That durability gap means Alec Pierce 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

Alec Pierce vs Cedric Tillman: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Alec Pierce	Cedric Tillman
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.7	8.2
Games Played	15	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	161	115
Receptions	47	50
Rec/Game	3.1	3.6
Receiving Yards	1,003	612
Rec Yds/Game	66.9	43.7
Receiving TDs	6	4
Targets	84	78
Target Share/Game	5.6	5.6
Age	26	-
Experience	3 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 10

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Alec Pierce holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 10.7 points per game. Cedric Tillman averaged 8.2 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 Cedric Tillman in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Alec Pierce has the edge at 10.7 PPG compared to Cedric Tillman's 8.2 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 Cedric Tillman average in 2025?▾

Alec Pierce averaged 10.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Cedric Tillman averaged 8.2 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 2.5 points per game.

When are Alec Pierce and Cedric Tillman's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Alec Pierce (IND) has a bye in Week 13, and Cedric Tillman (CLE) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Alec Pierce or Cedric Tillman a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Alec Pierce outscored Cedric Tillman by 2.5 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.