Who Should I Start? Alec Pierce or Tre Tucker

Saturday, December 13, 1:41 AM

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce (rib) practiced in full all week and doesn't carry an injury designation heading into Sunday's clash with the Seahawks. Pierce finished the 2024 campaign with seven touchdowns, a career-high. However, he has only scored twice this season. While the decline in trips to the end zone is a significant concern, he at least appears well on his way to having his best year in terms of receptions and receiving yards. With Indy desperately trying to remain in the postseason conversation, the team will look for a win over Seattle on Sunday. The Seahawks have one of the most formidable defenses in the National Football League, which would make life difficult for anyone. Yet, it may be an even tougher week for Pierce and the rest of the pass-catchers, considering Philip Rivers or Riley Leonard (knee) will take over in place of Daniel Jones (Achilles), who will miss the remainder of the year. With that in mind, Pierce isn't the safest fantasy option by any means in Week 15, so managers might want to consider other options, especially with Jonathan Taylor rumored to be more involved than usual.

Saturday, December 13, 12:33 AM

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker is set to catch passes from a new quarterback in Week 15 as Kenny Pickett earns the start in place of Geno Smith (back, shoulder). Tucker hasn't caught more than four passes in a single game since the Raiders' bye week, and he only ranks as the overall WR34 in PPR leagues this year despite having a 145-yard, three-touchdown game earlier in the year. In fact, Tucker has dropped to the WR51 spot in half-PPR leagues over his last six contests. Between his recent struggles and the unfortunate change in quarterback this week, Tucker is going to remain off the fantasy radar in most leagues ahead of Week 15 against the Philadelphia Eagles. As it stands, he ranks as the overall WR54 in RotoBaller's latest fantasy rankings. Ashton Jeanty and Brock Bowers remain the Raiders' only intriguing starters in fantasy football.