Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce earned a career-high 10 targets in his team's Week 7 win over the Los Angeles Chargers, hauling in five catches for 98 yards. Pierce missed two games due to a concussion earlier this season, but he's been productive when healthy this season. Across five games, the 25-year-old has recorded 16 catches for 317 yards on 27 targets. Perhaps most encouragingly, Pierce has played at least 81% of the Colts' offensive snaps in both games since returning from the concussion. Part of the reason for his target spike in Week 7 was the absence of Colts wideout Josh Downs (concussion). When all three of Downs, wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr., and tight end Tyler Warren are healthy, it may be difficult for Pierce to see consistent target volume. However, given Pierce's big-play ability (career 17.8 yards per reception), he can post big weeks without seeing a huge target share. Pierce profiles as a boom/bust WR4/flex option for fantasy managers heading into a Week 8 matchup against the Tennessee Titans.
Oct 22, 2025 11:29 AM EST
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce has had at least four catches and 65 yards in three of his five games played this season, and he is coming off a season-high five catches for 98 yards against the Chargers. While he has yet to find the endzone in 2025, he's seen increasing involvement in a Colts offense that has been historically good through seven weeks. Likely, he's already rostered, but he is a priority waiver add wherever he's still available, as he's virtually guaranteed at least one big play per game. Only once in his five games has he failed to bring in a catch of at least 25 yards, and his 21.1-yard average depth of target trails only Tyquan Thornton. He should continue to provide an untraditional floor, with the potential for a huge game if he's able to pop one for a score.
Oct 21, 2025 2:44 PM EST
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce (ankle) returned from a two-game absence to catch two passes for 48 yards in a 31-27 win over the Arizona Cardinals in Week 6. Pierce was listed with an ankle injury this week, but he practiced fully on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, and is good to go for a road matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 7. Pierce could see a larger role with Josh Downs (concussion) ruled out after suffering a concussion. While he is not a safe play, Pierce sets up as a boom/bust flex option who is worth a look in deeper leagues in Week 7.
Oct 17, 2025 8:32 PM EST
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce caught two of his four targets for 48 yards in a 31-27 win over the Arizona Cardinals in Week 6. Pierce made his return to the field after missing the two previous games with a concussion. The veteran immediately returned to his role as the team's field stretcher, hauling in passes of 26 and 22 yards in the close win. Pierce has just 11 catches on the season but has turned that into 219 yards, good for a 19.9 yards per catch average. The veteran receiver will now get ready to face off against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 7. He sets up as a boom/bust flex option for that contest.
Oct 14, 2025 7:23 PM EST
Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen said that wide receiver Alec Pierce (concussion) will play in Week 6 on Sunday against the visiting Arizona Cardinals after clearing the league's concussion protocol this week, according to Stephen Holder of ESPN. Pierce missed the team's last two games as a result of his head injury that he suffered in Week 3. The 25-year-old looked like he was close to playing in Week 5, but he was eventually ruled out after suffering a setback last Friday. With Pierce back in the fold, Adonai Mitchell could be on his way to being a healthy scratch after seeing his role dramatically reduced last Sunday following two crucial mistakes in the Week 4 loss. Pierce should settle back in as a top-three wideout for the Colts alongside Michael Pittman Jr. and Josh Downs. Before his injury, the former second-rounder had caught nine passes for 171 yards and no touchdowns in three games.
Oct 10, 2025 1:46 PM EST
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce (concussion) practiced in full for the second straight day on Thursday. Pierce has missed each of the Colts' last two games due to a concussion, but it appears he's trending towards returning in Week 6 against the Arizona Cardinals. The 25-year-old has recorded nine catches for 171 yards on 13 targets in three games so far this season. If he were to miss additional time, Colts wideouts Ashton Dulin and Adonai Mitchell would likely see the majority of the team's WR3 snaps alongside Michael Pittman Jr. and Josh Downs. Assuming Pierce is good to go in Week 6, he profiles as a desperation boom/bust flex option for fantasy managers against Arizona.
Oct 9, 2025 4:50 PM EST
Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen said that wide receiver Alec Pierce (concussion) will practice on Wednesday, according to James Boyd of The Athletic. Pierce has missed the last two games with a concussion, but he is trending in the right direction to make his return in Week 6 on Sunday versus the visiting Arizona Cardinals. It looked like Pierce was going to play last week in the win over the Las Vegas Raiders after he was a full-go in practice on Wednesday and Thursday, but he had a setback on Friday and was not cleared from the NFL's concussion protocol. If he can avoid a setback this week, Pierce could be active as Indy's WR3 next to Michael Pittman Jr. and Josh Downs. The 25-year-old has nine catches on 13 targets for 171 yards and no touchdowns in his three games this year. If Pierce is active, he'll be in play as a WR4/flex in deeper fantasy leagues against the Cards.
Oct 8, 2025 12:13 PM EST
Despite returning to practice this week, Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce (concussion) is being ruled out for Week 5 against the Las Vegas Raiders for the second straight week since he was unable to clear the NFL's concussion protocol, according to Stephen Holder of ESPN. Pierce was able to practice in full on Wednesday and Thursday, but he suffered a setback on Friday with his head injury, according to head coach Shane Steichen. It sounds like Pierce should have a pretty good chance to make his return for a Week 6 date with the Arizona Cardinals next Sunday, but head injuries can be tricky. Adonai Mitchell had a big opportunity to make some noise in the Week 4 loss to the Los Angeles Rams with Pierce out, but he failed to do so and had a costly fumble just before scoring a long touchdown. He might not even be active this Sunday, which would propel Ahston Dulin into WR3 duties behind Michael Pittman Jr. and Josh Downs.
Oct 3, 2025 1:14 PM EST
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce (concussion) practiced in full for the second straight day on Thursday. Pierce missed his team's Week 4 loss to the Los Angeles Rams due to a concussion, but could be trending towards playing in Week 5 against the Las Vegas Raiders. Pierce has recorded nine catches for 171 yards across three games on 13 targets. The Colts could be shorthanded at wide receiver in Week 5 with Michael Pittman Jr. (hamstring) popping up on Thursday's injury report with a hamstring injury. If he's healthy enough to play on Sunday, Pierce is a downfield threat who could see significant playing time in Week 5.
Oct 2, 2025 4:47 PM EST
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce (concussion) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, but is still in the concussion protocol. Pierce missed the Colts' Week 4 game against the Rams after slamming his head into the ground on a leaping catch in their Week 3 win over the Titans. A full practice on the team's first practice of the week is a positive sign for Pierce's chances to suit up on Sunday, but he ultimately must clear concussion protocol before anything can be decided. Pierce was off to a strong start in the first three games of the season, catching nine of 13 targets for 171 yards. He continues to be one of the league's most dynamic deep threats, and his 19 yards per reception ranks second-highest in the league, only behind Jameson Williams. Pierce is likely only relevant in deeper leagues for Week 5.
Oct 1, 2025 5:10 PM EST
Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen has ruled out wide receiver Alec Pierce (concussion) from the Week 4 contest this Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams, according to Mike Chappell of FOX 59. Things were trending this way after Pierce missed all three practices this week. The 25-year-old will look to clear the league's concussion protocol next before a Week 5 home matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders. With Pierce sidelined this weekend, quarterback Daniel Jones will be forced to lean more on receivers Michael Pittman Jr., Josh Downs, and Adonai Mitchell. Impressive rookie tight end Tyler Warren will also have a higher ceiling as the Colts look to stay undefeated in a tough matchup against the Rams' defense. Pierce has been a pretty steady target of Jones through three games, catching nine of 13 targets for 171 yards, but he has yet to score.
Sep 26, 2025 1:35 PM EST
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce (concussion) is missing practice for a third straight day this week on Friday, according to James Boyd of The Athletic. Pierce suffered a concussion in the Week 3 win over the Tennessee Titans and appears unlikely to suit up this weekend against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. The 25-year-old will most likely be ruled out here soon on Friday. He's seen his involvement tick up the last two weeks after a slow one-catch season opener, and Pierce has nine grabs on 13 targets for 171 yards through the first three weeks. However, fantasy managers in deeper leagues will need to move him to their benches in Week 4. With Pierce not expected to play on Sunday, it will mean more targets for receivers Michael Pittman Jr., Josh Downs, and Adonai Mitchell, and rookie tight end Tyler Warren.
Sep 26, 2025 12:29 PM EST
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce (concussion) missed practice again on Thursday, putting his Week 4 status against the Los Angeles Rams in serious doubt. The Colts face a tough challenge against a Rams defense that currently ranks sixth against the pass, though Indianapolis enters the matchup with the league's No. 2 overall offense. Pierce has been a steady complementary piece this season, hauling in nine of 13 targets for 171 yards, ranking fourth on the team in both receptions and targets. If he's unable to play, tight end Tyler Warren should remain heavily involved, while Michael Pittman Jr. and Josh Downs continue to serve as reliable options in the passing game. Quarterback Daniel Jones has excelled at distributing the ball across multiple weapons, and he'll need to maintain that balance to keep the offense rolling against one of the league's stingiest secondaries.
Sep 25, 2025 2:38 PM EST
Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen said that wide receiver Alec Pierce (concussion) is in the league's concussion protocol and will not practice on Wednesday. Pierce is off to a solid start to his 2025 season, recording nine catches on 13 targets for 171 yards through his first three games. The 25-year-old led the NFL in yards per reception (22.3) in 2024 and remains a very effective downfield threat, although his middling target volume makes him difficult to trust for fantasy managers. If Pierce were to miss time, second-year wide receiver Adonai Mitchell could take his place in Week 4 against the Los Angeles Rams as the Colts' WR3 alongside Michael Pittman Jr. and Josh Downs. Mitchell has recorded four catches for 41 yards on eight targets across the first three games of the season.
Sep 24, 2025 11:32 AM EST
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce (concussion) is in the league's concussion protocol after suffering a head injury in the Week 3 win over the Tennessee Titans, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Pierce suffered the injury while coming down hard on a catch deep down the field in the blowout victory over Tennessee. Before leaving, the 25-year-old pass-catcher caught four of his five targets for 67 yards. He is now up in the air to be ready to play on Sunday in Week 4 against the Los Angeles Rams, and fantasy managers will have to check his practice statuses, beginning on Wednesday. Through three weeks, Pierce ranks third in Indy with 171 receiving yards, behind rookie tight end Tyler Warren and receiver Michael Pittman Jr. If Pierce is unable to play in Week 4, Josh Downs will be a much more attractive WR4/flex in fantasy lineups as the Colts look to remain undefeated.
Sep 22, 2025 3:27 PM EST
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce (concussion) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's Week 3 contest against the Tennessee Titans. He exited after an incomplete pass downfield that resulted in Pierce's head violently banging off the turf. The 25-year-old finishes Sunday's game with four receptions for 67 yards through the air. He will now enter concussion protocol, raising immediate concerns about his Week 4 availability. The Colts play against the Los Angeles Rams next Sunday, giving Pierce just one week to recover and clear protocol. Ashton Dulin and Adonai Mitchell should command additional targets behind Michael Pittman Jr. and Josh Downs.
Sep 21, 2025 3:57 PM EST
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce will look to find the end zone for the first time in 2025 in a Week 3 road matchup against the Tennessee Titans. Pierce has shown his typical big-play ability, however, with a 44-yard reception already under his belt this year. The Titans represent a plus matchup for Pierce as they are allowing the sixth-most fantasy points per game to opposing receivers this season. Pierce isn't a primary look in the Indy offense, but he can explode for big games from time to time. He could also see a larger role as standout rookie tight end Tyler Warren is dealing with a toe injury and could be limited if he's able to play. Pierce is on the radar as a boom/bust flex option in fantasy heading into Week 3.
Sep 20, 2025 11:08 AM EST
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce will host the Denver Broncos in Week 2 after enjoying a blowout win over the Miami Dolphins in Week 1. Pierce was mostly quiet, catching just one of his three targets for a 36-yard gain in the contest. The veteran will look for more work in a tough matchup against a Broncos secondary that shut down the Tennessee Titans pass-catchers in Week 1. Pierce can be very boom/bust, but is not a recommended fantasy option unless desperate in Week 2.
Sep 13, 2025 8:20 AM EST
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce will open the 2025 season with a home matchup against the Miami Dolphins. Pierce missed some time over the preseason with a groin injury, but he is off the injury report and ready to roll for Week 1. The speedy wideout will operate as the team's WR3 behind Josh Downs and Michael Pittman Jr. in a Daniel Jones-led attack. Pierce has shown the ability to break off explosive plays over his career, but his consistency isn't always there. He sets up as a low-end flex/WR6 heading into Week 1.
Sep 6, 2025 9:27 AM EST
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce (groin) was not listed on the team's initial injury report on Wednesday. This is an excellent sign for the fourth-year wideout as he was diagnosed with a groin injury in August. In addition, Pierce was also a full participant during Thursday's practice, further suggesting he will be a full-go for Sunday's contest against the Miami Dolphins. Last season, Piece went on to have a career year, totaling 824 yards and seven touchdowns on just 37 catches. Despite playing in a crowded wide receiver room, Pierce was able to emerge as Indianapolis's primary deep threat. He tallied over 100 yards in three games and caught seven passes longer than 40 yards. However, given his role as the team's No. 3 WR, he is best left as a sneaky budget play in DFS.
Sep 4, 2025 10:01 PM EST
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