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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Alec Pierce vs Troy FranklinWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Alec Pierce is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.7 PPG to Troy Franklin's 8.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Alec Pierce is the better fantasy play this season.

Alec Pierce has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.2-PPG advantage is real (10.7 to 8.5), and Alec Pierce's 6 touchdowns show scoring upside. Troy Franklin is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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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

WRDenver Broncos#44

Troy Franklin

PPG

8.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

709

Rec TDs

Targets

104

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Alec Pierce

Troy Franklin

Head to Head

10.7 PPG8.5 PPG

15 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Alec Pierce: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #22 at the position). Troy Franklin: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #44 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Alec Pierce is producing at 49% of elite pace and Troy Franklin at 39%. That ranking gap means Alec Pierce carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Alec Pierce vs Troy Franklin: The Full Breakdown

Alec Pierce and Troy Franklin are both viable fantasy wide receivers heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Alec Pierce averaged 10.7 PPG across 15 games with the Indianapolis Colts, while Troy Franklin posted 8.5 PPG in 17 appearances for the Denver Broncos.

A 2.2-PPG gap gives Alec Pierce the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Alec Pierce turned 84 targets into 1003 yards and 6 touchdowns, while Troy Franklin converted 104 looks into 709 yards and 6 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 13 while Troy Franklin is off Week 10. 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. Troy Franklin (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Alec Pierce outscored Troy Franklin by a projected 37 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Troy Franklin played 17 games in 2025 compared to Alec Pierce's 15. That durability gap means Troy Franklin contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Alec Pierce scored 6 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Troy Franklin saw 104 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 Troy Franklin: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Alec Pierce	Troy Franklin
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.7	8.5
Games Played	15	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	161	145
Receptions	47	65
Rec/Game	3.1	3.8
Receiving Yards	1,003	709
Rec Yds/Game	66.9	41.7
Receiving TDs	6	6
Targets	84	104
Target Share/Game	5.6	6.1
Age	26	23
Experience	3 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 10

Summary

Alec Pierce outscored Troy Franklin by 2.2 PPG in 2025 (10.7 to 8.5). 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 Troy Franklin in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Alec Pierce has the edge at 10.7 PPG compared to Troy Franklin's 8.5 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 Troy Franklin average in 2025?▾

Alec Pierce averaged 10.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Troy Franklin averaged 8.5 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 2.2 points per game.

When are Alec Pierce and Troy Franklin's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Alec Pierce (IND) has a bye in Week 13, and Troy Franklin (DEN) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Alec Pierce or Troy Franklin a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Alec Pierce outscored Troy Franklin by 2.2 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.