Who Should I Start? Alec Pierce or Caleb Williams


Week 3 Projections

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Rush
TD
Rec. Rec.
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Rec
TD
3.8 0.0 0.0 1.0 17.7 0.2

Alec Pierce News

"No Guarantee" Alec Pierce is Able to Return by Midseason

Tuesday, September 22, 9:52 AM

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce (heel) left Sunday night's loss to the Chiefs after aggravating a heel injury that had been surgically repaired, and with the fifth-year veteran opting to attempt rehab without another surgery, NFL Insider Ian Rapoport shared on Tuesday that the hope is he'll be able to return by midseason, but "there's definitely no guarantee." Pierce signed a four-year, $114 million deal this offseason but missed most of training camp after the initial surgery and caught four passes in the season opener while working on a limited snap count. While Rapoport praised Pierce for his willingness to return, he did add, "When surgery is a possibility, and you elect to rehab, there's always a chance that it doesn't go great." In Pierce's absence, Josh Downs is a must-roster player, fresh off a seven-catch, 72-yard performance.


Week 3 Projections

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Pts.
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Rush
TD
Rec. Rec.
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Rec
TD
0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

Caleb Williams News

Caleb Williams Unlikely to Play Monday, Could Face 2-4 Week Recovery

Tuesday, September 22, 10:03 AM

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (hamstring) exited Sunday's loss to the Vikings with a hamstring injury, and on Tuesday, NFL Insider Ian Rapoport noted that he is unlikely to play on Monday night against the Eagles, with his status more up in the air for a Week 4 matchup against the Jets. Rapoport pointed out that the recovery timeline for this type of injury generally falls in the 2-4 week range but expressed confidence that backup Tyler Bagent would play well in Williams' absence. Williams was the overall QB1 in Week 1, and while his pre-injury performance on Sunday was not at the same level, expectations remain high for the former first overall pick, and he should be plugged directly back into lineups upon his eventual return.


Alec Pierce vs. Caleb Williams

Still trying to decide between Pierce and Williams? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that Alec Pierce is projected to score 3.8 points this week while Caleb Williams is projected to score 0.0 points.