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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Alec Pierce vs Keon ColemanWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Alec Pierce is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.7 PPG to Keon Coleman's 7.0 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. Keon Coleman at 7.0 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Alec Pierce higher, but do not fade Keon Coleman 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

WRBuffalo Bills#59

Keon Coleman

PPG

7.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

404

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Alec Pierce

Keon Coleman

Head to Head

10.7 PPG7.0 PPG

15 GP12 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Alec Pierce: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #22 at the position). Keon Coleman: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #59 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Alec Pierce is producing at 49% of elite pace and Keon Coleman at 32%. That ranking gap means Alec Pierce carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Alec Pierce vs Keon Coleman: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Alec Pierce and Keon Coleman is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Indianapolis Colts wide receiver put up 10.7 PPG in 2025 over 15 games; Keon Coleman of the Buffalo Bills averaged 7.0 in 12. A 3.7-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 3.7 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 Keon Coleman converted 59 looks into 404 yards and 4 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 Keon Coleman rests in Week 7. 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

Alec Pierce is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Keon Coleman is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Alec Pierce (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Keon Coleman (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Alec Pierce outscored Keon Coleman by a projected 63 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Alec Pierce played 15 games in 2025 compared to Keon Coleman's 12. 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 Keon Coleman: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Alec Pierce	Keon Coleman
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.7	7.0
Games Played	15	12
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	161	84
Receptions	47	38
Rec/Game	3.1	3.2
Receiving Yards	1,003	404
Rec Yds/Game	66.9	33.7
Receiving TDs	6	4
Targets	84	59
Target Share/Game	5.6	4.9
Age	26	23
Experience	3 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 7

Summary

10.7 PPG for Alec Pierce versus 7.0 for Keon Coleman 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 Keon Coleman in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Alec Pierce has the edge at 10.7 PPG compared to Keon Coleman's 7.0 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 Keon Coleman average in 2025?▾

Alec Pierce averaged 10.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Keon Coleman averaged 7.0 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 3.7 points per game.

When are Alec Pierce and Keon Coleman's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Alec Pierce or Keon Coleman a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Alec Pierce outscored Keon Coleman by 3.7 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.