Alec Pierce Fantasy Football Outlook (2025)

By Andrew Erickson (FantasyPros), Wed, May 21st 2025, 8:43pm EDT

Alec Pierce emerged as a legit deep threat in 2024, with a mini-breakout in Year 3 with a career-high 824 yards and 7 touchdowns despite just 37 receptions. He led the NFL in average depth of target (22.2) and ranked 12th in total air yards (1,485), thriving as a vertical weapon for both Colts quarterbacks. Pierce fended off second-round rookie Adonai Mitchell to retain a starting role and earned praise from GM Chris Ballard for delivering on his second-round pedigree. However, his 13% target share and 4.2 targets per game limit his week-to-week floor, especially in full-PPR formats. He remains a classic "better in best ball" play due to his splash-play reliance and lack of consistent volume. Unless an injury shifts the target distribution in Indianapolis, Pierce is more of a volatile WR4/5 with boom potential in 2025.