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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Alec Pierce vs Jordan AddisonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Alec Pierce is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.7 PPG to Jordan Addison's 8.1 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Alec Pierce is the better fantasy play this season.

Alec Pierce is the better play on a neutral week. 10.7 PPG with 1,003 yards gives a reliable baseline. Jordan Addison at 8.1 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Alec Pierce higher, but do not fade Jordan Addison entirely.

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

WRMinnesota Vikings#49

Jordan Addison

PPG

8.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

610

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Alec Pierce

Jordan Addison

Head to Head

10.7 PPG8.1 PPG

15 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Alec Pierce: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #22 at the position). Jordan Addison: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #49 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Alec Pierce is producing at 49% of elite pace and Jordan Addison at 37%. That ranking gap means Alec Pierce carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Alec Pierce vs Jordan Addison: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Alec Pierce and Jordan Addison is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Indianapolis Colts wide receiver put up 10.7 PPG in 2025 over 15 games; Jordan Addison of the Minnesota Vikings averaged 8.1 in 14. A 2.6-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 2.6 points favors Alec Pierce, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one wide receiver to the other.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Alec Pierce turned 84 targets into 1003 yards and 6 touchdowns, while Jordan Addison converted 79 looks into 610 yards and 3 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

Alec Pierce has his bye in Week 13, and Jordan Addison rests in Week 6. 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

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. Jordan Addison (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Alec Pierce outscored Jordan Addison by a projected 44 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Alec Pierce played 15 games in 2025 compared to Jordan Addison's 14. 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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Alec Pierce vs Jordan Addison: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Alec Pierce	Jordan Addison
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.7	8.1
Games Played	15	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	161	113
Receptions	47	42
Rec/Game	3.1	3.0
Receiving Yards	1,003	610
Rec Yds/Game	66.9	43.6
Receiving TDs	6	3
Targets	84	79
Target Share/Game	5.6	5.6
Age	26	24
Experience	3 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 6

Summary

10.7 PPG for Alec Pierce versus 8.1 for Jordan Addison in 2025. The baseline favors Alec Pierce, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Alec Pierce or Jordan Addison in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Alec Pierce has the edge at 10.7 PPG compared to Jordan Addison's 8.1 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 Jordan Addison average in 2025?▾

Alec Pierce averaged 10.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Jordan Addison averaged 8.1 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 2.6 points per game.

When are Alec Pierce and Jordan Addison's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Alec Pierce or Jordan Addison a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Alec Pierce outscored Jordan Addison by 2.6 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.