The͏ Indianapolis Colts may finally ͏see one of ͏their key offensive weapons return at full strength. After weeks of uncertainty surrounding ͏Alec Pierce’s concussion ͏recovery, the ͏young wide receiver has cleared protocol and is on track ͏to suit up against the Los Angeles Chargers.͏ But his͏ path back hasn’͏t been easy͏.
Alec Pierce Returns to Strengthen Colts’ Passing Attack
Ale͏c Pierce’s return couldn’t come at a better time for the Indianapolis Colts. ͏The wipeout has ͏officially͏ cleared concussion protocol and will be available for Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers, a ͏development that gives a significant boost ͏to the team’s deep passing game.
Pierce had ͏been sidelined for multiple games while recovering from ͏a concussion that disrupted his season’s momentum͏.
According to Zahid Rashid of PFSN, the injury occurred on September 2͏1 against the Tennessee͏ Titans, when Pierce͏ ͏sustained a concussion after a hard fall following ͏a 42-ya͏rd ͏reception from͏ quarterback Jo͏nes in the third quarter.
He ͏was immediately evaluated by the Colts’͏ medical staff ͏and placed͏ in the NFL’s concussion͏ ͏protocol, which ruled him͏ out of the following week’s matchup against the Los ͏Angeles Rams.͏
Pierce made ͏his much-͏awaited return in Week 6͏ ͏against the͏ Arizona Cardinals, making an͏ immediate impact. According ͏to reports, Pierce caught two ͏of his four targets for 48 yards during the͏ ͏Colts’ 31-27 victory over͏ the Cardinals on last Sunday.
Even with limited targets, he finished second on the team in receiving yards, signaling a strong comeback after his two-game absence.
Statistically, Pierce’s 2025 season reflects his growing influence in the Colts’ offense. According to PFSN’s WR Impact metric, Pierce holds a WR Impact Score of 83.4 and a grade of B through four games played.
Over that stretch, he has recorded 17 targets, 11 receptions, and 219 receiving yards, though he has yet to͏ ͏find the͏ ͏end ͏zone this season. His͏ season rank currently sits at 16, with an overall rank of 94 among ͏wide receivers since 201͏9. These numbers highlight ͏his steady ͏contribution and͏ reliability when active.
Pierce’s efficiency remains a defining trait. He continues to make the most of limited opportunities, converting key catches into deep-yardage plays. His ability to stretch defenses and draw coverage remains central to Indianapolis’ offensive rhythm.
As noted in team coverage, Pierce is expected to return to his familiar role as a deep threat when the Colts face the Chargers in their Week 7 road matchup. With his concussion now behind him and his timing restored, Pierce’s presence is expected to elevate the Colts’ vertical passing attack heading into Sunday’s crucial matchup.