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Alec Pierce vs Sam LaPorta

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

WRIndianapolis ColtsPPG LEADER
Alec Pierce
PPG
10.7
Games
15
Rec
47
Rec Yds
1,003
Rec TDs
6
Targets
84
Bye
Week 14
TEDetroit Lions
Sam LaPorta
PPG
9.7
Games
9
Rec
40
Rec Yds
489
Rec TDs
3
Targets
49
Bye
Week 5

Head to Head

10.7 PPG9.7 PPG
15 GP9 GP
Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 5

Alec Pierce vs Sam LaPorta: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Alec Pierce (WR, Indianapolis Colts) against Sam LaPorta (TE, Detroit Lions) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Alec Pierce averaged 10.7 PPG in 2025 over 15 games, while Sam LaPorta posted 9.7 PPG across 9 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Alec Pierce has his bye in Week 14, Sam LaPorta in Week 5. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

The Bottom Line

The 2025 numbers favor Alec Pierce at 10.7 PPG, 1.0 points per game above Sam LaPorta's 9.7. 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 Sam LaPorta in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Alec Pierce has the edge at 10.7 PPG compared to Sam LaPorta's 9.7 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 Sam LaPorta average in 2025?

Alec Pierce averaged 10.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Sam LaPorta averaged 9.7 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 1.0 points per game.

When are Alec Pierce and Sam LaPorta's bye weeks in 2026?

Alec Pierce (IND) has a bye in Week 14, and Sam LaPorta (DET) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.