Alec Pierce

Indianapolis Colts
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Alec Pierce Catches Second Touchdown Of Season In Win

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce took his only target of the day for a 58-yard touchdown in the team's 23-20 win against the Las Vegas Raiders. The touchdown came late in the first half, which would make for his only catch of the game. Pierce has been an underwhelming fantasy option this season, as today's win marked just the second time he's posted a double-digit fantasy outing. Pierce will look to remain involved in the team's Week 18 matchup against the Houston Texans but is largely off the fantasy radar for that contest.

Jan 1, 2024 12:14 AM EST

Alec Pierce A Flex Option In Week 14

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce had his best outing of the season in the team's Week 13 win against the Tennessee Titans. Pierce served as a big play threat for quarterback Gardner Minshew, reeling in three catches for 100 total yards and a touchdown. Pierce has been quiet this season, averaging a total of 26 yards per game before last week. The second-year receiver has seen plenty of playing time, as he has seen a 95% snap share this season. He now gets ready to face a Cincinnati Bengals secondary who are allowing the sixth-most receiving yards per game. Fantasy managers can look to include Pierce as a potential flex/WR4 option after his most recent showing.

Dec 8, 2023 8:13 PM EST

Alec Pierce Goes For 100 Yards And Touchdown In Week 13 Win

A surprise name coming out of Indy's 31-28 overtime win against the Tennessee Titans was Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce. Pierce caught three of his six targets for a whopping 100 yards and a touchdown. Pierce served as the big play threat for Indy, catching a 39-yard touchdown early in the game and then a 55-yard reception in overtime to help Indy seal the win. Pierce has largely been off the fantasy radar this season, as he has not had a game this year where he has eclipsed 60 yards before today. The second-year receiver could be an intriguing waiver wire pickup for this week, and likely only worth a start in deeper formats for their Week 14 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Dec 3, 2023 9:26 PM EST

Alec Pierce Hauls In Four Catches In Week 12

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce caught four of his six targets for 27 yards in Week 12's 27-20 win over the visiting Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. The second-year wideout improved over his one-catch outing in Week 10 against the New England Patriots, but his performance was still disappointing nonetheless in a game in which quarterback Gardner Minshew threw the pigskin 41 times. Both Michael Pittman Jr. and rookie Josh Downs had 13 targets apiece, leaving little else for the rest of the team's pass-catchers. Pierce's six targets were third on the team. As long as Downs is healthy and active, Pierce is hard to recommend as a WR4/flex in standard-sized fantasy leagues. He has yet to score in 2023 and has gone over 50 receiving yards just once (in Week 7).

Nov 27, 2023 12:14 PM EST

Josh Downs, Alec Pierce Active For Week 10 Clash

Indianapolis Colts wide receivers Josh Downs (knee) and Alec Pierce (ankle) are active for Week 10 versus the New England Patriots in Germany. Both players had been listed as questionable. For Downs, the outlook was grim after he failed to practice at all this past week. He'll suit up Sunday but will likely see a reduced role or run some routes as a decoy. Therefore, he should be benched in most fantasy leagues. Pierce, on the other hand, managed to log a full practice on Sunday and could see an uptick in volume if Downs does spend part of the game on the sideline. However, it's hard to imagine that he'll earn enough targets to get on the fantasy radar. You can leave him on waivers in Week 10.

Nov 12, 2023 8:09 AM EST

Josh Downs, Alec Pierce Questionable In Week 10

Indianapolis Colts wide receivers Josh Downs (knee) and Alec Pierce (ankle) are both listed as questionable to play in Week 10 in Germany against the New England Patriots. Downs didn't practice at all this week after aggravating his knee injury in the Week 9 win over the Indianapolis Colts, so it would be a surprise if he actually played this weekend in Europe. Fantasy managers need to send the rookie to their benches until further notice. Pierce, meanwhile, popped up on the Week 10 injury report and was limited on Thursday, but he returned to a full session on Friday, so he figures to be on the right side of questionable. The 23-year-old will have added opportunity if he suits up in Frankfurt with Downs looking unlikely to play. If both Downs and Pierce are out, Isaiah McKenzie would serve as the No. 2 behind Michael Pittman Jr.

Nov 10, 2023 5:26 PM EST

Josh Downs Not Practicing, Alec Pierce Limited

Indianapolis Colts rookie wide receiver Josh Downs (knee) didn't practice on Thursday, per The Athletic's James Boyd, while fellow wideout Alec Pierce (ankle) popped up on the injury report as a limited participant with an ankle issue. That makes two consecutive DNPs for Downs, who was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's estimated report. The rookie third-rounder left with a knee injury during the second quarter of Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers after catching his lone target for 10 yards, and his status remains very much up in the air for Week 10's Frankfurt meeting with the New England Patriots. Friday's level of activity for both Downs and Pierce should be telling as it pertains to their availability for Sunday's matchup. Michael Pittman Jr. could operate as a target hog against the Pats depending on the standing of Indy's complementary pieces.

Nov 10, 2023 1:04 AM EST

Alec Pierce Potentially Eyeing A Bigger Role In Week 9

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce is coming off a three-catch, 41-yard outing in the team's Week 8 loss to the New Orleans Saints. Pierce hasn't received a strong enough target share to warrant much fantasy relevance up to this point in the season. That could change in Week 9 as Colts rookie wide receiver Josh Downs (knee) is questionable ahead of the team's matchup against the Carolina Panthers. Downs has served as the number two option at receiver for Indy, and Pierce could look to fill the role if he can't go. The Colts do find themselves in a tougher matchup going against a Panthers' defense that has allowed the sixth-least passing yards this season. If Downs can't go, Pierce can look to be slotted in as a FLEX option.

Nov 3, 2023 8:13 PM EST

Alec Pierce Off The Fantasy Radar In Week 8

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce had one of his better games of the season in Week 7 when he reeled in all three of his targets for 53 yards in the team's 39-38 loss to the Cleveland Browns. Pierce has remained the third wide receiver in terms of targets (25) and yards (202) for the Colts this season. Indy faces the New Orleans Saints in Week 8, a team currently allowing the sixth least points per game to opposing wide receivers. Given his lack of volume and a tough defensive matchup, Pierce is likely off the radar in most formats but worth a look as a flex option in some deeper leagues.

Oct 27, 2023 4:04 PM EST

Alec Pierce Reels In Three Catches For 53 Yards

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce (shoulder) has been quiet in the 2023 campaign but had his most productive outing of the season in a 39-38 loss to the Cleveland Browns. He was questionable heading into Sunday's game against Cleveland with a shoulder issue but was able to shake off the injury by catching all three of his targets for 53 yards. Indianapolis will likely see an increase in passing volume with quarterback Gardner Minshew as the starter, but not enough to make Pierce a strong option moving forward. He'll face the New Orleans Saints fifth-best pass defense in Week 8 and is mainly only an option in deeper leagues for that matchup.

Oct 22, 2023 11:53 PM EST

Alec Pierce Suiting Up Versus Browns

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce (shoulder) is officially active for Week 7 versus the Cleveland Browns. The second-year playmaker had been listed as questionable but was trending in the right direction after logging a full practice on Friday. He's arguably third in the pecking order behind Michael Pittman Jr. and Josh Downs, making him a non-factor in most redraft leagues.

Oct 22, 2023 12:02 PM EST

Alec Pierce Questionable For Week 7

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce (shoulder) returned to a full practice on Friday but is questionable to play in Week 7 against the Cleveland Browns. The fact that Pierce was able to put in a full practice on Friday puts him on the right side of questionable entering Sunday's game. Even if the 23-year-old is able to suit up in Week 7, he's a tough sell as the team's No. 3 receiver behind Michael Pittman Jr. and rookie Josh Downs in a tough matchup against one of the best defenses in the NFL. Isaiah McKenzie would most likely be the Colts' No. 3 on Sunday if Pierce were to be ruled out. In six games in his second NFL season, Pierce has caught 11 of his 22 targets for 149 yards and no touchdowns.

Oct 20, 2023 2:56 PM EST

Alec Pierce Returns To Practice

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce (shoulder) is back at practice on Thursday after sitting out Wednesday's session. Pierce did some work on the side on Wednesday but will work through his shoulder in practice on Thursday. The 23-year-old at least has a shot to be active in Week 7 against the Cleveland Browns now after getting injured in the Week 6 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. The second-year wideout hasn't been much of a fantasy weapon so far in 2023, though, as he's cleared been Indy's No. 3 wideout behind Michael Pittman Jr. and impressive rookie Josh Downs. Pierce has 11 receptions on 22 targets for 149 yards and no touchdowns through six games played.

Oct 19, 2023 3:45 PM EST

Alec Pierce Misses Wednesday Practice

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce (shoulder) did not practice on Wednesday ahead of his team's Week 7 matchup against the Cleveland Browns. Pierce injured his shoulder during a Week 6 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars and could be in danger of missing his team's game this weekend. The Colts also went ahead and signed wide receiver Juwann Winfree to their active roster, a sign that they could be without Pierce this weekend. Pierce has caught 11 passes for 149 yards in six games this season.

Oct 18, 2023 9:59 PM EST

Alec Pierce Injures Shoulder, Won't Return Sunday

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce (shoulder) has been ruled out for the remainder of Week 6 versus the Jacksonville Jaguars. He departed the contest after turning six targets into three catches for 25 yards. In his absence, Josh Downs and Isaiah McKenzie should see more snaps while operating behind Michael Pittman Jr.

Oct 15, 2023 4:01 PM EST

Alec Pierce Off The Fantasy Radar In Week 4

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce has had a slow start to the 2023 season, having his best outing of the year coming in Week 3 when he caught three passes for 43 yards. Pierce has been relegated to third in the pecking order of Colts pass-catchers, falling behind WR Michael Pittman Jr. and rookie WR Josh Downs in total yards, receptions, and targets. The current Colts passing offense under rookie QB Anthony Richardson likely won't be able to support three fantasy wide receivers. Pierce should not be an option managers consider in his Week 4 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams.

Sep 29, 2023 11:00 AM EST

Alec Pierce Non-Existent In Season Opener

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce didn't see many opportunities during the team's season-opening loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. The young wideout only caught one ball for five yards and was targeted three times in this contest. Pierce was fifth in the pecking order in terms of targets and he wasn't able to turn it into much either. He doesn't seem to be on the fantasy radar right now and managers should probably look elsewhere heading into Week 2 if wide receiver help is needed.

Sep 10, 2023 9:34 PM EST

Alec Pierce Has Low-End Flex Value

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce is coming off a fairly decent rookie campaign. The 23-year-old finished with 41 receptions for 593 yards and two touchdowns in 16 games (12 starts) with the Colts last season. That's a decent performance considering the below average options the Colts were using at quarterback. The hope is that this team is better going forward with rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson under center. The connection between Pierce and Richardson might not be there right away. However, the Colts don't have a ton of options on offense, so Pierce should receive plenty of targets. Michael Pittman Jr. remains the focal point in the receiving game. That being said, Pierce will probably be a secondary option, which makes him at best a low-end flex choice for Week 1.

Sep 9, 2023 9:49 PM EST