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Alec Pierce vs Jahmyr Gibbs

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
RBDetroit LionsPPG LEADER
Jahmyr Gibbs
PPG
19.3
Games
17
Rush Yds
1,223
Rush TDs
13
Rec
77
Rec Yds
616
Bye
Week 5

Head to Head

10.7 PPG19.3 PPG
15 GP17 GP
Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 5

Alec Pierce vs Jahmyr Gibbs: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Alec Pierce (WR, Indianapolis Colts) against Jahmyr Gibbs (RB, Detroit Lions) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Alec Pierce averaged 10.7 PPG in 2025 over 15 games, while Jahmyr Gibbs posted 19.3 PPG across 17 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, Jahmyr Gibbs in Week 5. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

The Bottom Line

The 2025 numbers favor Jahmyr Gibbs at 19.3 PPG, 8.6 points per game above Alec Pierce's 10.7. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Alec Pierce or Jahmyr Gibbs in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Jahmyr Gibbs has the edge at 19.3 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 Jahmyr Gibbs average in 2025?

Alec Pierce averaged 10.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Jahmyr Gibbs averaged 19.3 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 8.6 points per game.

When are Alec Pierce and Jahmyr Gibbs's bye weeks in 2026?

Alec Pierce (IND) has a bye in Week 14, and Jahmyr Gibbs (DET) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.