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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Alec Pierce vs Dallas GoedertWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Alec Pierce is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.7 PPG to Dallas Goedert's 10.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Alec Pierce is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Alec Pierce (10.7 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Dallas Goedert (10.3 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#22PPG LEADER

Alec Pierce

PPG

10.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,003

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 13

TEPhiladelphia Eagles#5

Dallas Goedert

PPG

10.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

591

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Alec Pierce

Dallas Goedert

Head to Head

10.7 PPG10.3 PPG

15 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Alec Pierce: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #22 at the position). Dallas Goedert: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #5 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 Dallas Goedert: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Alec Pierce (WR, Indianapolis Colts) against Dallas Goedert (TE, Philadelphia Eagles) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Alec Pierce averaged 10.7 PPG in 2025 over 15 games, while Dallas Goedert posted 10.3 PPG across 15 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 13, Dallas Goedert in Week 10. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

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. Dallas Goedert (age 31) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Alec Pierce outscored Dallas Goedert by a projected 7 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Dallas Goedert scored 11 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.7 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•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 5 years younger than Dallas Goedert (26 vs 31), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Alec Pierce vs Dallas Goedert: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Alec Pierce	Dallas Goedert
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.7	10.3
Games Played	15	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	161	155
Receptions	47	60
Rec/Game	3.1	4.0
Receiving Yards	1,003	591
Rec Yds/Game	66.9	39.4
Receiving TDs	6	11
Targets	84	82
Target Share/Game	5.6	5.5
Age	26	31
Experience	3 yrs	7 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. Dallas Goedert averaged 10.3 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 Dallas Goedert in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Alec Pierce has the edge at 10.7 PPG compared to Dallas Goedert's 10.3 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 Dallas Goedert average in 2025?▾

Alec Pierce averaged 10.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Dallas Goedert averaged 10.3 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 0.4 points per game.

When are Alec Pierce and Dallas Goedert's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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