Alec Pierce or Denzel Boston?

Who to start in Week 3, who is better for the rest of the season, and who carries more trade value — from the FantasyPros expert consensus and the LeagueLogs Market Index.

Week 3 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 22 at 6:11 AM EDT

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The lean

  • This week: Denzel Boston
  • Rest of season: Denzel Boston2 of 4 experts
  • Trade value: Alec Pierce

The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.

Alec PierceDenzel Boston
Rest of season
2 of 4 experts rank Alec Pierce ahead · 2 rank Denzel Boston ahead
WR48#45–#50WR41#34–#51edge
Week 3WR58#55–#67WR46#39–#52edge
Week 3 projection (PPR)6.69.7edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)9 #97 overalledge6 #145 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)+1 ranks · +8 val-1 ranks · -4 val
Rostered84%36%
Bye1311
StatusNo injury designationNo injury designation

Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who should I start in Week 3, Alec Pierce or Denzel Boston?
Denzel Boston. This week's consensus has Alec Pierce at WR58 (range #55–#67) and Denzel Boston at WR46 (range #39–#52). Projections: 6.6 vs 9.7 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Alec Pierce or Denzel Boston?
Denzel Boston. Rest-of-season consensus: Alec Pierce WR48 (range #45–#50) vs Denzel Boston WR41 (range #34–#51). 2 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Alec Pierce ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Alec Pierce for Denzel Boston?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Alec Pierce is ranked #97 overall and Denzel Boston #145, so Alec Pierce carries more trade value and a one-for-one favors the side receiving him. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.