Alec Pierce fantasy football profile, news and stats

SEASON	GP	FPTS	RANK	TARGET	RECPT	REYD	RETD	REAVE
2023	16	138	67th	79	48	657	4	13.7
2022	16	112	63rd	78	41	593	2	14.5
3yr Ave	0	0	320th	0	0	0	0	0.00

Hauls in long TD in OT win

Published: 2025-01-05

Pierce caught both his targets for 57 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 26-23 overtime win over the Jaguars.

The third-year wideout made an immediate impact when he connected with Joe Flacco for a 40-yard score on the Colts' first possession, but Pierce took a back seat to Josh Downs and Michael Pittman after that. Pierce put together a career-best campaign in 2024, posting a 37-824-7 line on 69 targets with a 22.3 yards per reception mark that led the NFL among players with at least 20 catches. While he's unlikely to ever see consistently high volume, Pierce proved he can be a dangerous deep threat regardless of who the Colts have under center, and a similar role in 2025 could lead to even better production if Anthony Richardson (back) takes a step forward in his development.

Fantasy Points by Week 2022

0

9.1

12

16.1

13.9

6.7

9.5

3.3

0

5.8

0

18.6

0

5.6

4.5

7.2

Weekly Stats 2022

		Fantasy Points			Betting		Receiving Stats												Routes Run
WEEK	STADIUM	GAME	RANK	TARGET	SPREAD	O/U	TRGT	REC	YD	TD	AVG	AIR	YAC	DROP	10+	20+	50+	SHARE	SLOT	TIGHT	WIDE
1 @HOU	Dome 88°	0.0	138th	0.00	-7.0	45.5	2	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	100%	0	0	0	4%	4%	0%	96%
3 KC	Dome 66°	9.1	51st	3.03	4.5	50.5	5	3	61	0	20.3	17	3	0%	3	1	0	14%	0%	0%	100%
4 TEN	Dome 62°	12.0	33rd	3.00	-4.5	42.5	6	4	80	0	20.0	18	2	0%	2	2	0	17%	3%	0%	97%
5 @DEN	Outdoor 71°	16.1	17th	2.01	3.5	42.5	9	8	81	0	10.1	9	2	11%	5	0	0	25%	11%	0%	89%
6 JAC	Dome 60°	13.9	25th	4.63	-2.0	41.5	7	3	49	1	16.3	14	2	0%	2	1	0	13%	6%	0%	94%
7 @TEN	Outdoor 73°	6.7	59th	2.23	3.0	42.5	4	3	37	0	12.3	12	1	0%	2	1	0	10%	5%	0%	95%
8 WAS	Dome 57°	9.5	46th	3.17	-3.0	40.5	5	3	65	0	21.7	18	4	0%	1	1	0	22%	12%	0%	88%
9 @NE	Outdoor 78°	3.3	57th	3.30	5.0	39.5	2	1	23	0	23.0	3	20	0%	1	1	0	7%	7%	0%	93%
10 @LV	Dome 56°	0.0	114th	0.00	4.0	41.5	2	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0%	0	0	0	7%	3%	0%	98%
11 PHI	Dome 27°	5.8	60th	1.93	6.5	44.5	8	3	28	0	9.3	7	2	0%	1	0	0	26%	0%	0%	100%
12 PIT	Dome 44°	0.0	135th	0.00	-2.5	39.5	2	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	100%	0	0	0	6%	2%	0%	98%
13 @DAL	Dome 67°	18.6	14th	4.65	10.5	43.5	8	4	86	1	21.5	18	4	0%	4	1	0	23%	2%	0%	98%
15 @MIN	Dome 19°	0.0	128th	0.00	3.5	47.5	5	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0%	0	0	0	16%	3%	0%	97%
16 LAC	Dome 22°	5.6	58th	1.87	3.5	46.5	4	3	26	0	8.7	5	4	0%	1	0	0	14%	11%	0%	90%
17 @NYG	Outdoor 52°	4.5	62nd	1.50	5.5	38.5	5	3	15	0	5.0	2	3	0%	1	0	0	19%	8%	0%	92%
18 HOU	Dome 36°	7.2	54th	2.40	-3.0	38.5	4	3	42	0	14.0	13	1	0%	3	0	0	12%	7%	0%	94%

Performance Splits: 2020 to 2022

				Fantasy Points			Receiving Averages
LOCATION	STADIUM	GP	GS	GM	TOUCH	RANK	TRGT	REC	YD	TD	AVE	AIR	YAC	DROP	10+	20+	50+
Home	Retractable Dome	8	6	1.0	1.54	18th	5.1	2.8	44	0.1	16.0	13.5	2.5	4%	1.6	0.6	0.0
Away	Outdoor	4	3	1.9	1.53	21st	5.0	3.8	39	0.0	10.4	7.5	2.9	6%	2.3	0.5	0.0
Away	Dome	2	1	0.0	0.00	231th	3.5	0.0	0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0%	0.0	0.0	0.0
Away	Retractable Dome	2	2	4.7	1.86	52nd	5.0	2.0	43	0.5	21.5	18.0	3.5	20%	2.0	0.5	0.0

Career Stats by Season: 2022 to 2022

					Fantasy Points		Receiving Stats												Routes Run
SEASON	AGE	TEAM	GP	GS	TOTAL	RANK	TRGT	REC	YD	TD	AVG	AIR	YAC	DROP	10+	20+	50+	SHARE	SLOT	TIGHT	WIDE
2022	22	IND	16	12	112	63rd	78	41	593	2	14.5	12	3	7%	26	8	0	14%	5%	0%	95%

Yards ball travels in the "Air" per completion. "YAC" is average yards gained after catch. "Drop"ped pass rate. "Share" of team passing targets.

Tops 100 yards in loss

Published: 2024-12-29

Pierce caught six of nine targets for 122 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 45-33 loss to the Giants.

The six grabs were a season high for Pierce, and it was the wideout's best performance since he posted a 3-134-1 line in Week 5 against the Jaguars -- a game which also featured Joe Flacco at QB for the Colts. Sunday's loss eliminated Indy from playoff contention, so even if Anthony Richardson (back/foot) is healthier, he could sit out Week 18 in favor of Flacco, which would make Pierce an appealing fantasy option in a rematch with Jacksonville.

All clear for Week 17

Published: 2024-12-27

Pierce (concussion) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Giants.

After missing Week 16, Pierce logged a trio of full practices this week and is ready to return from his one-game absence. Pierce is a low-percentage shot-play specialist who leads the NFL in yards per catch (22.5) but has just 29 catches on the season, turning them into 645 yards and five touchdowns. Pierce averages just 2.1 catches per contest.

Practices fully Thursday

Published: 2024-12-26

Pierce (concussion) practiced fully Thursday.

Pierce, who was inactive for Week 16 action, was estimated as a full participant Wednesday, so his continued full listing a day later bodes well for his chances of returning to the lineup Sunday against the Giants. Friday's injury report will confirm whether Pierce carries a Week 17 designation or is cleared to face New York, by way of having cleared the NFL's concussion protocol.

Estimated as full practice participant

Published: 2024-12-25

Pierce (concussion) was listed as a full participant on Wednesday's practice estimate.

Pierce was inactive this past Sunday against the Titans, but his full listing on Wednesday's practice estimate is a sign that he's progressing toward a possible return to action this weekend against the Giants. The wideout will now have two more days to maintain that level of activity, as well as gain clearance to suit up versus New York.

Won't play Sunday

Published: 2024-12-20

Head coach Shane Steichen noted Friday that Pierce (concussion) won't play Sunday against the Titans, Amanda Foster of the Colts' official site reports.

Pierce, who sustained a concussion during Week 15 action, didn't practice on Wednesday or Thursday but participated in Friday's session, wearing a non-contact jersey. However, with the wideout having been ruled out and targeting a potential return to action Dec. 29 against the Giants, Adonai Mitchell figures to see added opportunities this weekend alongside fellow WRs Michael Pittman and Josh Downs.

Working off to side

Published: 2024-12-19

Pierce (concussion) is handling cone drills to the side at Thursday's practice, Nate Atkins of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Pierce is officially being listed as a non-participant at practice for the second day in a row, but it appears he's making some amount of progress through the NFL's concussion protocol. The No. 3 wideout will need to gain full clearance, though, in order to be eligible to suit up for Sunday's game against the Titans. Adonai Mitchell will be in position to handle added opportunities behind Michael Pittman and Josh Downs if Pierce can't go.

Not practicing Wednesday

Published: 2024-12-18

Pierce (concussion ) won't practice Wednesday, Mike Chappell of Fox 59 News Indianapolis reports.

Pierce, who sustained a concussion during the Colts' Week 15 loss to the Broncos, will have two more chances to practice before the team faces the Titans on Sunday. If Pierce is unable to play this weekend, Adonai Mitchell would be in line to see added opportunities alongside fellow wide receivers Michael Pittman and Josh Downs.

Concussion confirmed

Published: 2024-12-15

Pierce has been ruled out of Sunday's game at Denver due to a concussion, Nate Atkins of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Pierce was targeted on a deep ball by QB Anthony Richardson late in the first half, hitting the ground hard while attempting to haul in the pass and going directly to the locker room afterward. With a concussion confirmed for Pierce, he'll finish Week 16 with no catches on his four targets. Ashton Dulin (ankle) is inactive Sunday, so Adonai Mitchell and Anthony Gould are the tertiary WR options for the Colts offense behind Michael Pittman and Josh Downs.

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