Who Should I Start? DeAndre Hopkins or Alec Pierce

Saturday, September 27, 12:11 PM

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins is currently sitting in WR3 territory through three weeks of the season in half-PPR formats. He produced two solid weeks in the first two games after hauling in touchdowns both times. He's only averaged two targets per game, however, and his role isn't going to increase if Isaiah Likely (foot) returns in Week 4. There could be some added motivation to get him the ball against his former team in the Kansas City Chiefs, but Hopkins remains a touchdown-dependent fantasy option. He's projected to finish as the WR75, which means he's a very risky flex option in deeper leagues this week.

Friday, September 26, 1:35 PM

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.