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Alec Pierce sits as the third receiver on Indianapolis's depth chart, behind the top two options in the passing game, with Daniel Jones at quarterback and Jonathan Taylor drawing the bulk of the rushing work. In the 2025 season, Pierce played in fifteen games, started fourteen, and occupied a snap share of 87.4% of Indianapolis's offensive plays, a workload consistent with an every-down outside receiver. That usage produced eighty-four targets, forty-seven receptions, a catch rate of 56%, one thousand and three receiving yards, a yards-per-reception mark of 21.3, and six touchdowns, with eight of his targets coming in the red zone. Those numbers describe a big-play specialist rather than a high-volume possession receiver, someone whose value comes from occasional deep connections more than steady weekly targets. Through two games in 2026, his role has shrunk sharply: a snap share of 41.2%, seven targets, five receptions, and seventy-two receiving yards. That snap share is roughly half of what he carried across all of last season, and it signals a real change in how the offense is using him, whether due to personnel changes, game plans, or simply a smaller piece of the route distribution. Tyler Warren's presence as the primary tight end target adds another mouth to feed in the passing game, and that context matters when evaluating why Pierce's snaps have dropped. Right now, he looks like a complementary piece rather than a focal point, valuable for stretches of games rather than every-down usage.
The case for Alec Pierce starts with what he showed across a full season of work. A yards-per-reception figure of 21.3 is elite, well above what most receivers post, and it means when he does get the ball, he does damage. Six touchdowns with only eight red-zone targets suggests he converts a high share of his end-zone looks, a trait offenses value even from a complementary piece. If Indianapolis leans on Daniel Jones to push the ball downfield rather than dink-and-dunk, Pierce is the kind of receiver who benefits, because his skill set is built around verticality rather than short, high-volume routes. His fantasy line from 2025 — 183.3 PPR points across the season, a per-game average of 12.2 — reflects a player who could be startable in weeks where the matchup and game script favor deep shots. The case against him is written plainly in his 2026 usage. A snap share of 41.2% through two games is a steep drop from the 87.4% he carried the year before, and that is not a subtle shift — it points to a change in his standing within the offense. Seven targets and five receptions across two games translate to modest weekly production, and his per-game average so far, 6.1 points, is roughly half of last year's per-game figure. His finish among all players at his position this season, sixty-eight, is a long way from the twenty-eight he posted for the full 2025 slate. That kind of positional finish tells you he is currently being treated as a depth piece, not someone the offense is designing plays around. With Jonathan Taylor anchoring the running game and Tyler Warren commanding significant target share at tight end, the number of opportunities left over for a boundary receiver whose game is built on occasional deep shots may simply be limited. The honest read is that Pierce's ceiling remains tied to his big-play ability, but the target competition around him and his reduced snap share have compressed how often he gets the chance to show it. If his snap share climbs back toward last year's levels, his per-target efficiency suggests the production could follow. Until that happens, treating him as anything more than a situational option is not supported by the current numbers.
Based on the evidence, Alec Pierce belongs on the bench or the wire in most formats right now. A snap share of 41.2% is not the profile of a receiver you can rely on for consistent weekly production, and his early-season targets — seven across two games — confirm that the offense is not funneling volume his way at the moment. His per-game average this season, 6.1 points, is not a number that justifies a flex spot on most rosters, especially with Daniel Jones distributing the ball among multiple options including Tyler Warren at tight end. Where Pierce earns a longer look is as a deep-league stash or a matchup-based flyer in best-ball formats, given the shape of his 2025 season: eighty-four targets, one thousand and three yards, and six touchdowns show real weekly upside when the offense turns him loose downfield. A yards-per-reception mark of 21.3 means even a handful of targets can produce a spike week. What would change the calculus is a return toward last year's role — a snap share climbing back near 87.4% and target totals trending upward from the current pace. Until that shift shows up in the box score, treat him as a name to monitor rather than a player to rely on, and prioritize roster spots for receivers with clearer, more consistent volume in Indianapolis's passing game.
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The Colts have placed him on injured reserve, removing him from immediate fantasy consideration. His absence opens extra opportunity for other Indianapolis pass catchers.
Sep 24, 12:05 PM ET
Sources:indystar.comSports Illustrated
He is expected to be sidelined with an injured heel, and the Colts responded by signing Darius Slayton. His absence opens up targets for other Colts pass-catchers.
Sep 22, 7:00 PM ET
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Pierce is expected to miss several weeks after aggravating a left heel injury. He should be treated as out for immediate fantasy purposes.
Sep 22, 4:55 PM ET
Source:hindustantimes.com
Pierce aggravated a heel injury and is expected to miss several weeks while trying to rehab instead of undergoing surgery. He is likely headed to injured reserve.
Pierce is considered week-to-week after aggravating his heel injury and is scheduled for a second opinion. He is at risk of missing time, which could open snaps for other Colts receivers.
Sep 21, 7:30 PM ET
Source:USA TODAY
Pierce is seeking a second opinion on his left heel injury after leaving Sunday night’s game. His status is now shaky enough that fantasy managers should plan for him to miss time.
Sep 21, 5:55 PM ET
Source:espn.co.uk
His heel X-rays were negative, but he still needs further evaluation after exiting Sunday’s game and leaving in a walking boot. Fantasy managers should watch for the MRI result and any practice status change.
Sep 21, 2:15 PM ET
Source:Sports Illustrated