Alec Pierce or Jonathon Brooks?

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: Alec Pierce
  • Rest of season: Alec Pierce3 of 4 experts
  • Trade value: close to even

At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.

Alec PierceJonathon Brooks
Rest of season (overall)
3 of 4 experts rank Alec Pierce ahead · 1 rank Jonathon Brooks ahead
#90#81–#97edge#114#80–#144
Week 3 (flex)FLX112#105–#129edgeFLX124#114–#134
Week 3 projection (PPR)6.6edge5.9
Market Index value (redraft PPR)9 #97 overall10 #89 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)+1 ranks · +8 val0 ranks · 0 val
Rostered84%80%
Bye135
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 Jonathon Brooks?
Alec Pierce. This week's consensus has Alec Pierce at WR58 (range #55–#67) and Jonathon Brooks at RB39 (range #35–#43); on the flex board it is #112 vs #124. Projections: 6.6 vs 5.9 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Alec Pierce or Jonathon Brooks?
Alec Pierce. Rest-of-season consensus: Alec Pierce WR48 (range #45–#50) vs Jonathon Brooks RB32 (range #25–#36). 3 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Alec Pierce ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Alec Pierce for Jonathon Brooks?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Alec Pierce is ranked #97 overall and Jonathon Brooks #89, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.