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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Alec Pierce vs Khalil ShakirWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Alec Pierce is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.7 PPG to Khalil Shakir'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 has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.6-PPG advantage is real (10.7 to 8.1), and Alec Pierce's 6 touchdowns show scoring upside. Khalil Shakir 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

WRBuffalo Bills#48

Khalil Shakir

PPG

8.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

719

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Alec Pierce

Khalil Shakir

Head to Head

10.7 PPG8.1 PPG

15 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Alec Pierce: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #22 at the position). Khalil Shakir: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #48 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Alec Pierce is producing at 49% of elite pace and Khalil Shakir at 37%. That ranking gap means Alec Pierce carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Alec Pierce vs Khalil Shakir: The Full Breakdown

Two wide receivers who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Alec Pierce (Indianapolis Colts) finished the 2025 season averaging 10.7 fantasy points per game in 15 games. Khalil Shakir (Buffalo Bills) came in at 8.1 PPG over 16 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Alec Pierce carries a 2.6-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Alec Pierce turned 84 targets into 1003 yards and 6 touchdowns, while Khalil Shakir converted 95 looks into 719 yards and 4 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

One scheduling note: Alec Pierce is off Week 13 and Khalil Shakir Week 7. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in wide receiver for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

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. Khalil Shakir (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Alec Pierce outscored Khalil Shakir by a projected 44 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Khalil Shakir played 16 games in 2025 compared to Alec Pierce's 15. That durability gap means Khalil Shakir 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.
•Khalil Shakir saw 95 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 Khalil Shakir: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Alec Pierce	Khalil Shakir
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.7	8.1
Games Played	15	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	161	130
Receptions	47	72
Rec/Game	3.1	4.5
Receiving Yards	1,003	719
Rec Yds/Game	66.9	44.9
Receiving TDs	6	4
Targets	84	95
Target Share/Game	5.6	5.9
Age	26	26
Experience	3 yrs	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 7

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Alec Pierce holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 10.7 points per game. Khalil Shakir averaged 8.1 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Alec Pierce or Khalil Shakir in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Alec Pierce has the edge at 10.7 PPG compared to Khalil Shakir'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 Khalil Shakir average in 2025?▾

Alec Pierce averaged 10.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Khalil Shakir averaged 8.1 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 2.6 points per game.

When are Alec Pierce and Khalil Shakir's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Alec Pierce or Khalil Shakir a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Alec Pierce outscored Khalil Shakir 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.