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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Alec Pierce vs Zay FlowersWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Zay Flowers is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.8 PPG to Alec Pierce's 10.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Zay Flowers is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Zay Flowers and Alec Pierce 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#22

Alec Pierce

PPG

10.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,003

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 13

WRBaltimore Ravens#15PPG LEADER

Zay Flowers

PPG

11.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,211

Rec TDs

Targets

118

Bye

Week 13

The Edge Chart

Alec Pierce

Zay Flowers

Head to Head

10.7 PPG11.8 PPG

15 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

Alec Pierce: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #22 at the position). Zay Flowers: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #15 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Alec Pierce is producing at 49% of elite pace and Zay Flowers at 54%. That ranking gap means Zay Flowers carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Alec Pierce vs Zay Flowers: The Full Breakdown

The gap between Alec Pierce and Zay Flowers is smaller than most fantasy managers think. Separated by just 1.1 PPG in 2025, this is one of those wide receiver decisions that comes down to context, not name recognition. Alec Pierce averaged 10.7 PPG with the Indianapolis Colts across 15 games, and Zay Flowers posted 11.8 with the Baltimore Ravens in 17.

When two wide receivers are separated by less than two points per game, the decision shifts to weekly context. Who has the softer defense? Who is trending up over the last month? Which team is projected for more total points? Those are the tiebreakers that actually matter.

Target volume is the story here. Zay Flowers saw 118 targets in 2025, while Alec Pierce drew 84. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Zay Flowers, 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. Zay Flowers (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Zay Flowers outscored Alec Pierce by a projected 19 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Zay Flowers played 17 games in 2025 compared to Alec Pierce's 15. That durability gap means Zay Flowers 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.
•Zay Flowers saw 118 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 Zay Flowers: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Alec Pierce	Zay Flowers
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.7	11.8
Games Played	15	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	161	201
Receptions	47	86
Rec/Game	3.1	5.1
Receiving Yards	1,003	1,211
Rec Yds/Game	66.9	71.2
Receiving TDs	6	5
Targets	84	118
Target Share/Game	5.6	6.9
Age	26	25
Experience	3 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 13

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Zay Flowers at 11.8 PPG, 1.1 points per game above Alec Pierce's 10.7. 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 Zay Flowers in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Zay Flowers has the edge at 11.8 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 Zay Flowers average in 2025?▾

Alec Pierce averaged 10.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Zay Flowers averaged 11.8 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 1.1 points per game.

Do Alec Pierce and Zay Flowers share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Alec Pierce and Zay Flowers 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 Zay Flowers a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Zay Flowers outscored Alec Pierce 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.