Who Should I Start? Alec Pierce or Tre' Harris

Tuesday, October 28, 7:41 PM

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce continued to flash his big-play ability in a 38-14 win over the Tennessee Titans in Week 8. Pierce caught two of his five targets for 69 yards in the blowout win, finishing second on the Colts in receiving yards behind only Michael Pittman Jr. The veteran wideout has been an explosive pass-catcher this season, catching 18 passes for 386 scoreless yards in six games, good for an impressive 21.4 yards-per-catch average, which leads the league. The only thing missing from a fantasy perspective is Pierce's lack of touchdowns, an issue that he will hope to remedy on the road against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 9. Pierce will be a high-end WR4 for that matchup.

Friday, October 31, 6:04 PM

Los Angeles Chargers rookie wide receiver Tre' Harris scored his first career touchdown last week, but it came on only two targets and two catches for eight yards. His 40.7% route rate increased only because the Chargers rested starters in their dominant win against the Minnesota Vikings last Thursday night. Although the Tennessee Titans are weak on defense, the expected run-heavy game plan suggests another low-volume passing day, leaving few targets for the depth players. With rookie tight end Oronde Gadsden emerging, the target hierarchy is clear, and Harris remains low in the pecking order. He can be safely sat on the bench. He should only be considered in deep dynasty leagues or if multiple starters are injured.