Should I start Alec Pierce in Week 1?
WR · IND · Bye 13
Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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Consensus WR68 — outside the flex range in a 12-team league.
The experts split on him this week: at least one has him at #27 and at least one at #101 — the widest kind of disagreement on the board, usually a role or injury read.
Week 1 consensus by format
| Format | WR rank | Best | Worst | Split | Flex rank | Proj. pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPR | WR68 | 27 | 101 | ±28.4 | #139 | 10.0 |
| Half PPR | WR65 | 30 | 101 | ±28.0 | #136 | 8.5 |
| Standard | WR65 | 28 | 100 | ±29.6 | #137 | 7.0 |
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Latest news
- Alec Pierce (ankle) practices in full on Thursday
Alec Pierce (ankle) practiced in full for the first time this year after a lengthy time off the field while recovering from ankle injuries.
Garrett Ball · FantasyPros · Sep 3, 4:12 PM EDT
- Alec Pierce (ankle) practices Tuesday
Alec Pierce practiced on Tuesday.
Ari Koslow · FantasyPros · Sep 1, 12:16 PM EDT
- Alec Pierce goes through pregame, not playing
Alec Pierce went through pregame before Saturday's preseason game against the Lions.
Ari Koslow · FantasyPros · Aug 29, 1:52 PM EDT
- Alec Pierce (ankle) activated from PUP list
Alec Pierce (ankle) was activated from the PUP list on Thursday.
Nate Miller · FantasyPros · Aug 27, 10:42 AM EDT
- Alec Pierce (ankle) will 'hopefully' practice this week
Alec Pierce (ankle) will 'hopefully' return to practice this week for the Colts, according to HC Shane Steichen.
Leo Sells · FantasyPros · Aug 25, 11:53 AM EDT
What the analysts are saying
“Pierce was limited in practice earlier this week, and this is the next big step for the newly anointed WR1 for the Colts on the road to full recovery and return to play. He will operate as the Colts primary deep threat this season when on the field, opening things up for Josh Downs and Tyler Warren over the middle and short areas.”
Ranked around him this week
The WRs directly above and below on the Week 1 consensus board — the players you're actually choosing between.
- #84Tyquan ThorntonSit
- #85Ted Hurst IIISit
- #86Jaylin NoelSit
- #68Alec PierceSit
- #88Darius SlaytonSit
- #89Malachi FieldsSit
- #90Jack BechSit
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start Alec Pierce in Week 1?
- Sit. Consensus WR68 — outside the flex range in a 12-team league. The expert range runs from #27 to #101. The consensus projection is 10.0 PPR points.
- Where is Alec Pierce ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has Alec Pierce at WR68 for Week 1, and flex #184 among RB/WR/TE in PPR. The expert range runs from #27 to #101.