The Indianapolis Colts will visit the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 12. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding WR Alec Pierce.
Is Alec Pierce Playing in Week 12?
Pierce is not on the injury report, and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Colts’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Pierce in Week 12?
On the surface, the Alec Pierce profile should only be of interest to us when in times of need. Deep ball threats are rarely consistent producers, and while the upside is intoxicating, the typically low floor can be prohibitive in a significant way.
But Pierce appears to be the exception to the rule.
He owns a 20.4 aDOT and has seen 59.6% of his targets come 15+ yards downfield. Imagine a young kid with attention issues playing a video game that just wants to either score or turn the ball over.
It’s somehow working.
Pierce has a 25+ yard catch in five straight games and has been a top 22 PPR receiver in three of his past four games. In the weeks leading into the Week 11 bye, we began to see signs of Daniel Jones turning into a pumpkin, and that could cut the legs out of Pierce’s value in short order.
This is a tough match-up, and with the breadcrumbs hinting at regression on Jones’ behalf, I’m tempted to look elsewhere to fill my PPR flex. The Chiefs are a high-end defense in defending the deep ball in terms of passer rating, and their aggressive style (top quarter of the league in both blitz and pressure rate) makes those chunk plays even more difficult to count on.
If you’re going to roll the dice on a receiver, Pierce has the skill set and is attached to an elite offense so that you could do worse. I would, however, be skeptical that he can continue to sustain his production patterns in this variant role against an elite defense.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Pierce’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 12
Pierce is projected to score 13.1 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Pierce to have four receptions for 69 yards and 0.4 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 12 Weather Impact: Colts at Chiefs
The forecast for kickoff is 50 degrees Fahrenheit with 11 mph winds. Precipitation could lead to turnovers and affect the passing game.
