Alec Pierce or Michael Pittman Jr.?
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: Weekly comparison unavailable
- Rest of season: Alec Pierce — 3 of 4 experts
- Trade value: Michael Pittman Jr.
Some comparison data is unavailable. Read each available measure separately and check player status before deciding.
| Alec Pierce | Michael Pittman Jr. | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 1 of 4 experts rank Alec Pierce ahead · 3 rank Michael Pittman Jr. ahead | WR48#45–#50edge | WR94#71–#140 |
| Week 3 | WR58#55–#67 | — |
| Week 3 projection (PPR) | 6.6 | 10.4edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 9 #97 overall | 11 #78 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +1 ranks · +8 val | +3 ranks · +37 val |
| Rostered | 84% | 82% |
| Bye | 13 | 9 |
| Status | No injury designation | No 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 Michael Pittman Jr.?
- Weekly consensus is not available for both Alec Pierce and Michael Pittman Jr. on the same board. That is not a tie or a recommendation to sit either player. Check their player pages for current status and revisit when both are ranked.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Alec Pierce or Michael Pittman Jr.?
- Alec Pierce. Rest-of-season consensus: Alec Pierce WR48 (range #45–#50) vs Michael Pittman Jr. WR94 (range #71–#140). 3 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Michael Pittman Jr. ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Alec Pierce for Michael Pittman Jr.?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Alec Pierce is ranked #97 overall and Michael Pittman Jr. #78, so Michael Pittman Jr. 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.