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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Alec Pierce vs Bijan Robinson

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Bijan Robinson is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Bijan Robinson (19.5 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Alec Pierce (10.7 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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WRIndianapolis Colts#22
Alec Pierce
PPG
10.7
Games
15
Rec
47
Rec Yds
1,003
Rec TDs
6
Targets
84
Bye
Week 11
RBAtlanta Falcons#3PPG LEADER
Bijan Robinson
PPG
19.5
Games
17
Rush Yds
1,478
Rush TDs
7
Rec
79
Rec Yds
820
Bye
Week 5

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Alec Pierce
Bijan Robinson

Head to Head

10.7 PPG19.5 PPG
15 GP17 GP
Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Alec Pierce: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #22 at the position). Bijan Robinson: Tier 1 (Elite) RB (ranked #3 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 1 (Elite) RB in most league formats.

Alec Pierce vs Bijan Robinson: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Alec Pierce (WR, Indianapolis Colts) against Bijan Robinson (RB, Atlanta Falcons) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Alec Pierce averaged 10.7 PPG in 2025 over 15 games, while Bijan Robinson posted 19.5 PPG across 17 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Alec Pierce has his bye in Week 11, Bijan Robinson in Week 5. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Bijan Robinson is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Alec Pierce is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Alec Pierce (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Bijan Robinson (age 24) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

  • Bijan Robinson outscored Alec Pierce by a projected 150 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Bijan Robinson played 17 games in 2025 compared to Alec Pierce's 15. That durability gap means Bijan Robinson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
  • Bijan Robinson scored 11 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
  • Bijan Robinson saw 103 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
Detailed Stat Breakdown
StatPierceRobinson
PPG (Half-PPR)10.719.5
Games Played1517
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)161332
Rushing Yards01,478
Rush Yds/Game0.086.9
Rushing TDs07
Receptions4779
Receiving Yards1,003820
Targets84103
Total TDs611
Age2624
Experience3 yrs2 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 11Week 5

Summary

19.5 PPG for Bijan Robinson versus 10.7 for Alec Pierce in 2025. The baseline favors Bijan Robinson, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Alec Pierce or Bijan Robinson in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Bijan Robinson has the edge at 19.5 PPG compared to Alec Pierce's 10.7 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Alec Pierce and Bijan Robinson average in 2025?

Alec Pierce averaged 10.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Bijan Robinson averaged 19.5 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 8.8 points per game.

When are Alec Pierce and Bijan Robinson's bye weeks in 2026?

Alec Pierce (IND) has a bye in Week 11, and Bijan Robinson (ATL) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.