The Indianapolis Colts will host the Atlanta Falcons in Week 10. 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 Pierce Playing in Week 10?
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 10?
Alec Pierce doesn’t own the most stable of skill sets, but he has cleared 65 receiving yards in five of his past six games and is fresh off of a career-high 13 targets in Pittsburgh.
Part of that was game script, but the target rate has made significant growth for a second consecutive season and that opens up a world of possibilities for one of the better big play makers in the league.
Yes, the fact that 60% of his looks this season come 15+ yards down the field naturally brings with it a low floor. And yes, Atlanta boasting the second highest blitz rate in the league makes those sorts of routes less valuable.
That said, it only takes one.
This season, Pierce is averaging 24.1 yards per blitzed reception.
Pierce is my highest ranked of the receivers that rely heavily on the deep ball, and that’s typically going to land him in the WR30-35 range. He’s a fantasy matchup play for me: if you need upside from your flex, I’d go this way. If not, I wouldn’t.
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 10
Pierce is projected to score 12.6 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Pierce to have 4 receptions for 66 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 10 Weather Impact: Falcons at Colts
Since the Colts play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 10 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.
