Alec Pierce vs Luther Burden: Who Should You Start?
Deciding between Alec Pierce and Luther Burden is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Indianapolis Colts wide receiver put up 10.7 PPG in 2025 over 15 games; Luther Burden of the Chicago Bears averaged 7.0 in 15. 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 Luther Burden converted 60 looks into 652 yards and 2 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.
Alec Pierce has his bye in Week 14, and Luther Burden 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.
