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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Alec Pierce vs Jakobi MeyersWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Alec Pierce is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.7 PPG to Jakobi Meyers's 8.6 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 2.1-PPG advantage is real (10.7 to 8.6), and Alec Pierce's 6 touchdowns show scoring upside. Jakobi Meyers 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

WRJacksonville Jaguars#42

Jakobi Meyers

PPG

8.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

835

Rec TDs

Targets

110

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Alec Pierce

Jakobi Meyers

Head to Head

10.7 PPG8.6 PPG

15 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Alec Pierce: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #22 at the position). Jakobi Meyers: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #42 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Alec Pierce is producing at 49% of elite pace and Jakobi Meyers at 39%. That ranking gap means Alec Pierce carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Alec Pierce vs Jakobi Meyers: The Full Breakdown

Alec Pierce and Jakobi Meyers are both viable fantasy wide receivers heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Alec Pierce averaged 10.7 PPG across 15 games with the Indianapolis Colts, while Jakobi Meyers posted 8.6 PPG in 16 appearances for the Jacksonville Jaguars.

A 2.1-PPG gap gives Alec Pierce the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Target volume is the story here. Jakobi Meyers saw 110 targets in 2025, while Alec Pierce drew 84. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Jakobi Meyers, 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 Jakobi Meyers is off Week 7. 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. Jakobi Meyers (age 29) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Alec Pierce outscored Jakobi Meyers by a projected 36 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jakobi Meyers played 16 games in 2025 compared to Alec Pierce's 15. That durability gap means Jakobi Meyers 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.
•Jakobi Meyers saw 110 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 Jakobi Meyers: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Alec Pierce	Jakobi Meyers
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.7	8.6
Games Played	15	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	161	138
Receptions	47	75
Rec/Game	3.1	4.7
Receiving Yards	1,003	835
Rec Yds/Game	66.9	52.2
Receiving TDs	6	3
Targets	84	110
Target Share/Game	5.6	6.9
Age	26	29
Experience	3 yrs	6 yrs
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 7

Summary

Alec Pierce outscored Jakobi Meyers by 2.1 PPG in 2025 (10.7 to 8.6). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Alec Pierce or Jakobi Meyers in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Alec Pierce has the edge at 10.7 PPG compared to Jakobi Meyers's 8.6 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 Jakobi Meyers average in 2025?▾

Alec Pierce averaged 10.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Jakobi Meyers averaged 8.6 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 2.1 points per game.

When are Alec Pierce and Jakobi Meyers's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Alec Pierce (IND) has a bye in Week 13, and Jakobi Meyers (JAX) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Alec Pierce or Jakobi Meyers a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Alec Pierce outscored Jakobi Meyers by 2.1 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.