Jalen Coker (WR3 in EPA per target since entering the NFL, behind Puka Nacua and Alec Pierce) remains the most underrated WR in the NFL. His @RecepPerception profile is so bullish (<https://receptionperception.com/jalen-coker-2025-player-profile/>)

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NegativeUsageSep 11, 2026Jamey Eisenberg

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Colts’ final practice is in the books. Walkthrough tomorrow and Ravens-Colts on Sunday. No one ruled out for Indy. Alec Pierce is a go (snap count TBD). I favor the Colts a little in this one. New schemes for Baltimore plus Steichen has past success vs this defensive system. [Retweeted](

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PositiveUsageSep 11, 2026SleeperNFL

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Colts WR Alec Pierce will play in Week 1, per @HolderStephen It’s unclear what his snap count will be.

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PositiveUsageSep 11, 2026Underdog NFL

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Alec Pierce (heel) will play Week 1, per @HolderStephen. TBD if he'll need a snap count.

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NegativeInjurySep 11, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Pierce has been limited in each of the practices to open the week; more information expected later in the week.

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NegativeInjurySep 11, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Pierce has been limited in each practice to open the week; more information expected later in the week.

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NegativeNewsSep 11, 2026Jamey Eisenberg

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Shane Steichen rules no #Colts out for Week 1. A pitch count for Alec Pierce? "We'll see how the game goes." [Retweeted](

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NegativeRoleSep 11, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Alec Pierce is expected to be available for Week 1 but will likely have limited consistent volume after missing almost all of the summer. Facing the Ravens in Week 1 presents a tough matchup, as Jesse Minter's zone coverages are among the toughest in the NFL and will be difficult for the vertical receiver to crack.

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NegativeInjurySep 11, 2026Stampede Blue

Wide receiver Alec Pierce (heel) remained limited at practice as he works back from offseason surgery; continued limited participation leaves his Sunday status uncertain, though there remains a chance for availability.

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NegativeInjurySep 11, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Justin Boone recommends avoiding Alec Pierce vs. Ravens despite his expected Week 1 availability; Pierce has spent all summer working his way back from an ankle injury, and even if active, he should be avoided at less than 100% against a feisty Ravens defense.

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NegativeInjurySep 11, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Pierce is coming off ankle surgery and is currently dealing with a sore heel; the source projects him as a slow-starting player, and the Colts will likely rely on teammate Josh Downs against a Baltimore defense that struggles in slot coverage.

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NegativeInjurySep 11, 2026Fantasy Points Fantasy Football

The source recommends sitting Alec Pierce in Week 1 due to health concerns and schematic mismatch. Pierce is not fully 100% healthy, and even if he receives an expanded role beyond deep threat, the source does not expect it to materialize in Week 1. Additionally, Baltimore's Jesse Minter defense sits in two-high coverage and pressures the quarterback, which does not suit Pierce's deep-threat game. The source states 'I just don't think he's fully healthy... I don't think it happens week one. So I'm out on Alec Pierce.'

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NegativeInjurySep 11, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Still recovering from offseason heel surgery that prevented him from getting significant preseason work. Whether he gets upgraded before Week 1, he'll still be knocking the rust off for the foreseeable future.

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PositiveInjurySep 11, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Alec Pierce should be ready for Week One; the source notes the Colts are trending towards good health with Pierce expected to be available.

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PositiveInjurySep 11, 2026Stampede Blue

Alec Pierce is expected to be ready for the Colts' Week One matchup against the Ravens; the source notes he should be available as the team trends toward good health.

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NegativeInjurySep 11, 2026Baltimore Beatdown

Remained limited on Thursday injury report as he works back to 100% from heel injury. Head coach Shane Steichen expects him to play Sunday, but if unavailable, Colts WR corps will be led by Keenan Allen and Josh Downs with Laquon Treadwell elevated to No. 3. Pierce had 9 catches for 98 yards in Colts' 38-point, 401-yard game last season, so his absence could impact Sunday's game.

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NegativeInjurySep 11, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Remained limited on Thursday injury report with heel injury as he works back to 100%; head coach Shane Steichen expects him to play Sunday, but if unavailable, Colts' WR corps will be led by Keenan Allen and Josh Downs with Laquon Treadwell elevated to No. 3. Pierce had 9 catches for 98 yards against Chargers' Jesse Minter-led defense last season, so his potential absence could impact Sunday's game.

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NegativeInjurySep 11, 2026FFin60

Limited Wednesday with heel injury; likely playing Week 1 but expect snap count to track with practice participation rest of week, per Deepak Chona's data.

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NegativeInjurySep 10, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Colts receiver Alec Pierce is returning from offseason ankle surgery and was listed as a limited participant in practice on both Wednesday and Thursday this week. His injury is officially listed as a heel. Despite the limited practice participation, he remains on track to play in Sunday's season opener against the Ravens and is expected to play a significant role on Sunday.

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NegativeNewsSep 10, 2026Underdog NFL

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Alec Pierce (heel) limited in practice again Thursday.

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PositiveNewsSep 10, 2026SleeperNFL

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we are a far cry from the limping videos for Alec Pierce… he looks ready. Also holy smokes Josh Downs 👀

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NegativeMatchupSep 10, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

In his first game back from ankle surgery, Alec Pierce will face off against the Baltimore Ravens. What would have looked like a good matchup in 2025 will likely not be the same in 2026, specifically for Pierce's style. New Ravens head coach Jesse Minter is known for his creativity that causes quarterback pressures, which is concerning for a QB off an Achilles injury and Pierce who is a deep threat WR recovering himself. Smyth notes it's not that it can't work, just that there is a high likelihood Pierce ends his day without a big play to mask the issues.

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PositiveInjurySep 10, 2026Stampede Blue

Wide receiver Alec Pierce (heel) was a limited participant at practice after missing nearly the entire pre-season due to a lingering heel injury that required surgery prior to training camp. Pierce has managed to participate in practices over the past week leading into Week 1. The source indicates Pierce is looking positive in terms of his availability for Sunday's game against Baltimore.

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PositiveRoleSep 10, 2026Davis Mattek

Alec Pierce is expected to play his usual role and 100% of the snaps as he returns to health; he is a viable tournament play due to his big-play ability. Mattek prefers playing Pierce over Josh Downs, citing expectations that Pierce will reach 90% participation in the Colts' offense.

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PositiveRoleSep 10, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Pierce is back at practice and ready for the season opener against Baltimore after sitting out nearly all summer. He'll continue as the field-stretcher, leading the league in yards per reception among receivers with at least 25 receptions for each of the past two seasons. The source expects his role to change in 2026: he signed a massive contract extension in the offseason, and Michael Pittman is gone, which should result in a bump in routes and targets that will help Pierce's weekly fantasy floor and make him less volatile. For now, treat him as a boom-or-bust WR3/WR4 while his role develops early in the season.

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NegativeInjurySep 10, 2026Baltimore Beatdown

Colts WR Alec Pierce missed all of training camp recovering from offseason ankle surgery but is expected to play Week 1 against the Ravens; likely to be on a pitch count as he ramps up to full availability.

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PositiveInjurySep 10, 2026FFin60

Likely playing Week 1; Dr. Deepak Chona suspects Pierce logs full practice (FP x3) this week, and if so, wouldn't project a dip in volume or targets.

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NegativeInjurySep 10, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wide receiver Alec Pierce (heel) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice; no players have been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game.

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NegativeInjurySep 10, 2026Stampede Blue

Wide receiver Alec Pierce (heel) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice; no players have been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against Baltimore, though some injured players could theoretically begin the regular season on PUP and miss at least the first 4 games.

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NegativeNewsSep 9, 2026Adam Levitan

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Who is actually hurt? Brock Bowers, out of the stone blue. Who is actually fine? The guys who had tons of breathless reports around their injuries: Jeremiyah Love, Ashton Jeanty, Mike Evans, CMC, Luther Burden, Emeka Egbuka, Chuba Hubbard, Keaton Mitchell, Alec Pierce, etc.

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NegativeNewsSep 9, 2026SleeperNFL

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Colts WR Alec Pierce was a limited participant in practice.

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