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Alec Pierce vs Rashee Rice

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

WRIndianapolis Colts

Alec Pierce

PPG

10.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,003

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

WRKansas City ChiefsPPG LEADER

Rashee Rice

PPG

15.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

571

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

Head to Head

10.7 PPG15.5 PPG

15 GP8 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 6

Alec Pierce vs Rashee Rice: Who Should You Start?

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. Rashee Rice (Kansas City Chiefs) came in at 15.5 PPG over 8 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Rashee Rice carries a 4.8-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 Rashee Rice converted 78 looks into 571 yards and 5 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Alec Pierce sits Week 14 while Rashee Rice is off Week 6. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

The Bottom Line

Based on 2025 production, Rashee Rice holds the PPG edge with solid output at 15.5 points per game. Alec Pierce averaged 10.7 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 Rashee Rice in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Rashee Rice has the edge at 15.5 PPG compared to Alec Pierce'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 Rashee Rice average in 2025?▾

Alec Pierce averaged 10.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Rashee Rice averaged 15.5 PPG over 8 games. That is a difference of 4.8 points per game.

When are Alec Pierce and Rashee Rice's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Alec Pierce (IND) has a bye in Week 14, and Rashee Rice (KC) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Alec Pierce or Rashee Rice a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Rashee Rice outscored Alec Pierce by 4.8 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.