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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Alec Pierce vs CeeDee LambWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

CeeDee Lamb is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.6 PPG to Alec Pierce's 10.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

CeeDee Lamb is the better fantasy play this season.

CeeDee Lamb has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 1.9-PPG advantage is real (12.6 to 10.7), and CeeDee Lamb's 3 touchdowns show scoring upside. Alec Pierce is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

WRDallas Cowboys#11PPG LEADER

CeeDee Lamb

PPG

12.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,077

Rec TDs

Targets

117

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Alec Pierce

CeeDee Lamb

Head to Head

10.7 PPG12.6 PPG

15 GP13 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Alec Pierce: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #22 at the position). CeeDee Lamb: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #11 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Alec Pierce is producing at 49% of elite pace and CeeDee Lamb at 57%. That ranking gap means CeeDee Lamb carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Alec Pierce vs CeeDee Lamb: 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. CeeDee Lamb (Dallas Cowboys) came in at 12.6 PPG over 13 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

CeeDee Lamb carries a 1.9-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.

Target volume is the story here. CeeDee Lamb saw 117 targets in 2025, while Alec Pierce drew 84. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for CeeDee Lamb, even in weeks where Alec Pierce posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Alec Pierce sits Week 13 while CeeDee Lamb is off Week 14. 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. CeeDee Lamb (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•CeeDee Lamb outscored Alec Pierce by a projected 32 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Alec Pierce played 15 games in 2025 compared to CeeDee Lamb's 13. 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.
•CeeDee Lamb saw 117 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 CeeDee Lamb: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Alec Pierce	CeeDee Lamb
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.7	12.6
Games Played	15	13
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	161	164
Receptions	47	75
Rec/Game	3.1	5.8
Receiving Yards	1,003	1,077
Rec Yds/Game	66.9	82.8
Receiving TDs	6	3
Targets	84	117
Target Share/Game	5.6	9.0
Age	26	27
Experience	3 yrs	5 yrs
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 14

Summary

Based on 2025 production, CeeDee Lamb holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 12.6 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 CeeDee Lamb in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, CeeDee Lamb has the edge at 12.6 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 CeeDee Lamb average in 2025?▾

Alec Pierce averaged 10.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. CeeDee Lamb averaged 12.6 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 1.9 points per game.

When are Alec Pierce and CeeDee Lamb's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Alec Pierce or CeeDee Lamb a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

CeeDee Lamb outscored Alec Pierce by 1.9 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.