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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Alec Pierce vs Chris Godwin Jr.Who should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Alec Pierce is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.7 PPG to Chris Godwin Jr.'s 7.4 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 3.3-PPG advantage is real (10.7 to 7.4), and Alec Pierce's 6 touchdowns show scoring upside. Chris Godwin Jr. 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

WRTampa Bay Buccaneers#54

Chris Godwin Jr.

PPG

7.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

360

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Alec Pierce

Chris Godwin Jr.

Head to Head

10.7 PPG7.4 PPG

15 GP9 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Alec Pierce: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #22 at the position). Chris Godwin Jr.: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #54 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Alec Pierce is producing at 49% of elite pace and Chris Godwin Jr. at 34%. That ranking gap means Alec Pierce carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Alec Pierce vs Chris Godwin Jr.: 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. Chris Godwin Jr. (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) came in at 7.4 PPG over 9 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Alec Pierce carries a 3.3-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. Alec Pierce saw 84 targets in 2025, while Chris Godwin Jr. drew 51. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Alec Pierce, even in weeks where Chris Godwin Jr. posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Alec Pierce has his bye in Week 13, and Chris Godwin Jr. rests in Week 10. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at wide receiver for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Alec Pierce at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Chris Godwin Jr. is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Alec Pierce (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Chris Godwin Jr. (age 30) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Alec Pierce outscored Chris Godwin Jr. by a projected 56 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Alec Pierce played 15 games in 2025 compared to Chris Godwin Jr.'s 9. 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.
•Alec Pierce is 4 years younger than Chris Godwin Jr. (26 vs 30), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Alec Pierce vs Chris Godwin Jr.: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Alec Pierce	Chris Godwin Jr.
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.7	7.4
Games Played	15	9
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	161	67
Receptions	47	33
Rec/Game	3.1	3.7
Receiving Yards	1,003	360
Rec Yds/Game	66.9	40.0
Receiving TDs	6	2
Targets	84	51
Target Share/Game	5.6	5.7
Age	26	30
Experience	3 yrs	8 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. Chris Godwin Jr. averaged 7.4 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 Chris Godwin Jr. in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Alec Pierce has the edge at 10.7 PPG compared to Chris Godwin Jr.'s 7.4 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 Chris Godwin Jr. average in 2025?▾

Alec Pierce averaged 10.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Chris Godwin Jr. averaged 7.4 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 3.3 points per game.

When are Alec Pierce and Chris Godwin Jr.'s bye weeks in 2026?▾

Alec Pierce (IND) has a bye in Week 13, and Chris Godwin Jr. (TB) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Alec Pierce or Chris Godwin Jr. a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Alec Pierce outscored Chris Godwin Jr. by 3.3 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.