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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Alec Pierce vs Jameson WilliamsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jameson Williams is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.0 PPG to Alec Pierce's 10.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jameson Williams is the better fantasy play this season.

This one is genuinely close. Jameson Williams edges Alec Pierce by 0.3 PPG, but both are in the same production tier. The decision comes down to weekly matchup, not season-long resume. If you are choosing between them in a draft, Jameson Williams goes slightly earlier based on volume, but do not reach for the difference.

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

WRDetroit Lions#19PPG LEADER

Jameson Williams

PPG

11.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,117

Rec TDs

Targets

102

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Alec Pierce

Jameson Williams

Head to Head

10.7 PPG11.0 PPG

15 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Alec Pierce: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #22 at the position). Jameson Williams: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #19 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Alec Pierce is producing at 49% of elite pace and Jameson Williams at 50%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Alec Pierce vs Jameson Williams: The Full Breakdown

Alec Pierce (10.7 PPG) and Jameson Williams (11.0 PPG) produced nearly identical fantasy numbers in 2025. When two wide receivers are this close on a per-game basis, the weekly matchup matters more than the season-long resume. Alec Pierce played 15 games for the Indianapolis Colts; Jameson Williams suited up 17 times for the Detroit Lions.

A 0.3-point per-game gap over a full season is essentially noise. It means one extra catch, one fewer target, or a single broken play away from flipping the script. For a weekly start/sit call between these two, matchup analysis matters far more than the season line.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Alec Pierce turned 84 targets into 1003 yards and 6 touchdowns, while Jameson Williams converted 102 looks into 1117 yards and 7 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Alec Pierce sits Week 13 while Jameson Williams is off Week 6. 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. Jameson Williams (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Jameson Williams outscored Alec Pierce by a projected 5 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jameson Williams played 17 games in 2025 compared to Alec Pierce's 15. That durability gap means Jameson Williams contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Jameson Williams scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Jameson Williams saw 102 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 Jameson Williams: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Alec Pierce	Jameson Williams
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.7	11.0
Games Played	15	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	161	187
Receptions	47	65
Rec/Game	3.1	3.8
Receiving Yards	1,003	1,117
Rec Yds/Game	66.9	65.7
Receiving TDs	6	7
Targets	84	102
Target Share/Game	5.6	6.0
Age	26	25
Experience	3 yrs	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 6

Summary

Jameson Williams outscored Alec Pierce by 0.3 PPG in 2025 (11.0 to 10.7). 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 Jameson Williams in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jameson Williams has the edge at 11.0 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 Jameson Williams average in 2025?▾

Alec Pierce averaged 10.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Jameson Williams averaged 11.0 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 0.3 points per game.

When are Alec Pierce and Jameson Williams's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Alec Pierce (IND) has a bye in Week 13, and Jameson Williams (DET) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Alec Pierce or Jameson Williams a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Jameson Williams outscored Alec Pierce by 0.3 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.