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Updated August 16, 2026 from live stats

Alec Pierce vs Colston LovelandWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

DraftCall Analytics

Start Alec Pierce over Colston Loveland in 2026.

Alec Pierce averaged 10.7 PPG in 2025 to Colston Loveland's 8.5, a 2.2 point per game edge. They play different positions, so weigh the per-game edge against what your roster needs at WR and TE. Alec Pierce is Tier 3 among wide receivers, Colston Loveland is Tier 2 among tight ends.

The Bottom Line

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Alec Pierce (10.7 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Colston Loveland (8.5 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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WRIndianapolis Colts#22PPG LEADER

Alec Pierce

PPG

10.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,003

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 13

TEChicago Bears#16

Colston Loveland

PPG

8.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

713

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Alec Pierce

Colston Loveland

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10.7 PPG8.5 PPG

15 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Alec Pierce: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #22 at the position). Colston Loveland: Tier 2 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #16 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 2 (Flex/Starter) TE in most league formats.

Alec Pierce vs Colston Loveland: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Alec Pierce (WR, Indianapolis Colts) against Colston Loveland (TE, Chicago Bears) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Alec Pierce averaged 10.7 PPG in 2025 over 15 games, while Colston Loveland posted 8.5 PPG across 16 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Alec Pierce has his bye in Week 13, Colston Loveland in Week 10. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Alec Pierce (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Colston Loveland (age 22) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Alec Pierce outscored Colston Loveland by a projected 37 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Colston Loveland played 16 games in 2025 compared to Alec Pierce's 15. That durability gap means Colston Loveland contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Alec Pierce scored 6 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Alec Pierce saw 84 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Colston Loveland is 4 years younger than Alec Pierce (22 vs 26), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Alec Pierce vs Colston Loveland: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Alec Pierce	Colston Loveland
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.7	8.5
Games Played	15	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	161	136
Receptions	47	58
Rec/Game	3.1	3.6
Receiving Yards	1,003	713
Rec Yds/Game	66.9	44.6
Receiving TDs	6	6
Targets	84	82
Target Share/Game	5.6	5.1
Age	26	22
Experience	3 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 10

Summary

Alec Pierce outscored Colston Loveland by 2.2 PPG in 2025 (10.7 to 8.5). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Alec Pierce or Colston Loveland in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Alec Pierce has the edge at 10.7 PPG compared to Colston Loveland's 8.5 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Alec Pierce and Colston Loveland average in 2025?▾

Alec Pierce averaged 10.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Colston Loveland averaged 8.5 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 2.2 points per game.

When are Alec Pierce and Colston Loveland's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Alec Pierce (IND) has a bye in Week 13, and Colston Loveland (CHI) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.