Yahoo Fantasy Football on Alec Pierce
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Pierce is coming off a breakout year with 47 catches for 1,003 yards and six touchdowns despite limited volume, and Indianapolis rewarded him with a massive contract extension. With Michael Pittman Jr. gone and Josh Downs dealing with his own injuries, the opportunity should have me excited. Instead, Pierce has spent essentially the entire offseason and training camp out while recovering from ankle surgery.
STACKED’s take
Pierce's ankle surgery recovery and lost training camp time make him a full fade despite breakout year.
Pierce was activated off the PUP list but that changes nothing about his 2026 outlook at ADP 93.2. He's coming off a breakout year with 47 catches for 1,003 yards and six touchdowns despite limited volume, earning a massive contract extension. However, he's spent essentially the entire offseason and training camp recovering from ankle surgery—valuable preparation time lost for a receiver whose game is built around speed and explosive plays. With Michael Pittman Jr. gone and Josh Downs dealing with injuries, opportunity exists, but Daniel Jones returning from an Achilles tear adds uncertainty. Too many variables make Pierce a full fade; alternatives like Courtland Sutton or Chris Godwin Jr. are preferable.
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