Alec PierceorMichael Pittman?
Week 3 start/sit decision, wide receiver versus wide receiver.
Our call
Start Alec Pierce
This one is close: Alec Pierce projects 0.1 half-PPR points ahead of Michael Pittman, well inside a normal week's swing. Lean Alec Pierce, and let news and your league's scoring break the tie. The Houston Texans have been about average against WRs. The Cincinnati Bengals have allowed 18% fewer fantasy points to WRs than average.
| Stat | Alec PierceWR, IND, Sun, Sep 27, 1:00 p.m. ET | Michael PittmanWR, PIT, Sun, Sep 27, 1:00 p.m. ET |
|---|---|---|
| Half-PPR projection | 8.1 | 8.0 |
| PPR projection | 9.5 | 9.9 |
| Standard projection | 6.7 | 6.1 |
| Rank this week | WR36 | WR38 |
| Matchup | vs HOU | vs CIN |
| Injury | None | None |
| 2026 points per game | 4.8 | 7.3 |
| Last season per game | 10.7 | 9.6 |
| Snap share, last game | 26% | 88% |
| Trade value | — | 3 |