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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Alec Pierce vs Michael PittmanWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Alec Pierce is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.7 PPG to Michael Pittman's 9.6 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Alec Pierce is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Alec Pierce and Michael Pittman are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 1.1-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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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

WRIndianapolis Colts#33

Michael Pittman

PPG

9.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

784

Rec TDs

Targets

111

Bye

Week 13

The Edge Chart

Alec Pierce

Michael Pittman

Head to Head

10.7 PPG9.6 PPG

15 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

Alec Pierce: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #22 at the position). Michael Pittman: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #33 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Alec Pierce is producing at 49% of elite pace and Michael Pittman at 44%. That ranking gap means Alec Pierce carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Alec Pierce vs Michael Pittman: The Full Breakdown

Alec Pierce (10.7 PPG) and Michael Pittman (9.6 PPG) produced nearly identical fantasy numbers in 2025. When two wide receivers are this close on a per-game basis, the weekly matchup matters more than the season-long resume. Alec Pierce played 15 games for the Indianapolis Colts; Michael Pittman suited up 17 times for the Indianapolis Colts.

A 1.1-point per-game gap over a full season is essentially noise. It means one extra catch, one fewer target, or a single broken play away from flipping the script. For a weekly start/sit call between these two, matchup analysis matters far more than the season line.

Target volume is the story here. Michael Pittman saw 111 targets in 2025, while Alec Pierce drew 84. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Michael Pittman, even in weeks where Alec Pierce posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Both share a Week 13 bye, which matters for roster construction. If you are stacking wide receivers this deep on your bench, plan your replacement wide receiver early.

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. Michael Pittman (age 28) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Alec Pierce outscored Michael Pittman by a projected 19 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Michael Pittman played 17 games in 2025 compared to Alec Pierce's 15. That durability gap means Michael Pittman contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Michael Pittman scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Michael Pittman saw 111 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Both players share a Week 13 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Alec Pierce vs Michael Pittman: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Alec Pierce	Michael Pittman
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.7	9.6
Games Played	15	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	161	163
Receptions	47	80
Rec/Game	3.1	4.7
Receiving Yards	1,003	784
Rec Yds/Game	66.9	46.1
Receiving TDs	6	7
Targets	84	111
Target Share/Game	5.6	6.5
Age	26	28
Experience	3 yrs	5 yrs
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 13

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Alec Pierce at 10.7 PPG, 1.1 points per game above Michael Pittman's 9.6. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Alec Pierce or Michael Pittman in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Alec Pierce has the edge at 10.7 PPG compared to Michael Pittman's 9.6 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 Michael Pittman average in 2025?▾

Alec Pierce averaged 10.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Michael Pittman averaged 9.6 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 1.1 points per game.

Do Alec Pierce and Michael Pittman share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Alec Pierce and Michael Pittman share a Week 13 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at wide receiver for that week.

Is Alec Pierce or Michael Pittman a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Alec Pierce outscored Michael Pittman by 1.1 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.