Alec Pierce vs Ladd McConkey: Who Should You Start?
If you are choosing between Alec Pierce and Ladd McConkey for your lineup, you are not alone. Alec Pierce finished the 2025 season at 10.7 PPG for the Indianapolis Colts (15 games), and Ladd McConkey averaged 9.2 for the Los Angeles Chargers (16 games).
That 1.5-point weekly advantage for Alec Pierce is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.
Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Alec Pierce turned 84 targets into 1003 yards and 6 touchdowns, while Ladd McConkey converted 106 looks into 789 yards and 6 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 14 and Ladd McConkey Week 5. 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.
