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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

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

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

The Bottom Line

Alec Pierce is the better fantasy play this season.

This one is genuinely close. Alec Pierce edges Michael Wilson by 0.0 PPG, but both are in the same production tier. The decision comes down to weekly matchup, not season-long resume. If you are choosing between them in a draft, Alec Pierce goes slightly earlier based on volume, but do not reach for the difference.

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

WRArizona Cardinals#24

Michael Wilson

PPG

10.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,006

Rec TDs

Targets

126

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Alec Pierce

Michael Wilson

Head to Head

10.7 PPG10.7 PPG

15 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Alec Pierce: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #22 at the position). Michael Wilson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #24 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Alec Pierce is producing at 49% of elite pace and Michael Wilson at 49%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Alec Pierce vs Michael Wilson: The Full Breakdown

Alec Pierce (10.7 PPG) and Michael Wilson (10.7 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 Wilson suited up 17 times for the Arizona Cardinals.

A 0.0-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 Wilson saw 126 targets in 2025, while Alec Pierce drew 84. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Michael Wilson, even in weeks where Alec Pierce posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Alec Pierce sits Week 13 while Michael Wilson is off Week 14. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

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

Did You Know?

•Alec Pierce outscored Michael Wilson by a projected 0 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Michael Wilson played 17 games in 2025 compared to Alec Pierce's 15. That durability gap means Michael Wilson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Michael Wilson scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Michael Wilson saw 126 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 Michael Wilson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Alec Pierce	Michael Wilson
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.7	10.7
Games Played	15	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	161	182
Receptions	47	78
Rec/Game	3.1	4.6
Receiving Yards	1,003	1,006
Rec Yds/Game	66.9	59.2
Receiving TDs	6	7
Targets	84	126
Target Share/Game	5.6	7.4
Age	26	26
Experience	3 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 14

Summary

Alec Pierce outscored Michael Wilson by 0.0 PPG in 2025 (10.7 to 10.7). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

Alec Pierce averaged 10.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Michael Wilson averaged 10.7 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 0.0 points per game.

When are Alec Pierce and Michael Wilson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Alec Pierce (IND) has a bye in Week 13, and Michael Wilson (ARI) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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

Alec Pierce outscored Michael Wilson by 0.0 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.