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Alec Pierce vs Kenneth Gainwell

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
RBTampa Bay BuccaneersPPG LEADER
Kenneth Gainwell
PPG
10.9
Games
17
Rush Yds
537
Rush TDs
5
Rec
73
Rec Yds
486
Bye
Week 11

Head to Head

10.7 PPG10.9 PPG
15 GP17 GP
Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 11

Alec Pierce vs Kenneth Gainwell: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Alec Pierce (WR, Indianapolis Colts) against Kenneth Gainwell (RB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Alec Pierce averaged 10.7 PPG in 2025 over 15 games, while Kenneth Gainwell posted 10.9 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, Kenneth Gainwell in Week 11. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

The Bottom Line

10.9 PPG for Kenneth Gainwell versus 10.7 for Alec Pierce in 2025. The baseline favors Kenneth Gainwell, 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 Kenneth Gainwell in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Kenneth Gainwell has the edge at 10.9 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 Kenneth Gainwell average in 2025?

Alec Pierce averaged 10.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Kenneth Gainwell averaged 10.9 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 0.2 points per game.

When are Alec Pierce and Kenneth Gainwell's bye weeks in 2026?

Alec Pierce (IND) has a bye in Week 14, and Kenneth Gainwell (TB) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.