Who Should I Start? Demarcus Robinson or Alec Pierce

Thursday, January 8, 4:21 PM

Across 14 games this season, San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Demarcus Robinson recorded just 22 receptions for 276 yards and one touchdown on 35 targets. However, the 31-year-old was more consistently productive down the stretch of the season, hauling in nine catches for 113 yards and a touchdown on 10 targets over his final four games played. With fellow 49ers' wideout Ricky Pearsall (knee, ankle) uncertain to be available for the team's Wild Card Weekend matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles, Robinson could play a key role. With Pearsall sidelined in Week 18, Robinson played a season-high 88% of San Francisco's offensive snaps. If Pearsall is unable to play against Philadelphia, Robinson could be a low-end wide receiver option for fantasy managers in playoff leagues.

Sunday, January 4, 5:09 PM

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce caught four of his seven targets for 132 yards and two touchdowns during Sunday's Week 18 loss against the Houston Texans. His touchdowns came from eight and 66 yards out. Pierce was having a great outing and operating as Riley Leonard's favorite target before a costly mistake late in the game. With less than two minutes remaining in the third quarter, Pierce failed to haul in a pass near the back of the end zone. He pleaded his case for a pass interference penalty, and while doing so, he made contact with the official. As a result, Pierce was automatically disqualified from the game. Amid the blemish on an otherwise spectacular Week 18, the 25-year-old put the finishing touches on the best season of his career. In 2025, he caught 47 passes for 1,003 yards and six touchdowns while ranking as a top-36 fantasy receiver.