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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Alec Pierce vs Drake London

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Drake London is the better fantasy play this season.

Drake London has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 3.3-PPG advantage is real (14.0 to 10.7), and Drake London's 7 touchdowns show scoring upside. Alec Pierce is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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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
WRAtlanta Falcons#7PPG LEADER
Drake London
PPG
14.0
Games
12
Rec
68
Rec Yds
919
Rec TDs
7
Targets
112
Bye
Week 5

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Alec Pierce
Drake London

Head to Head

10.7 PPG14.0 PPG
15 GP12 GP
Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Alec Pierce: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #22 at the position). Drake London: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #7 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Alec Pierce is producing at 49% of elite pace and Drake London at 64%. That ranking gap means Drake London carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Alec Pierce vs Drake London: Who Should You Start?

Two wide receivers who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Alec Pierce (Indianapolis Colts) finished the 2025 season averaging 10.7 fantasy points per game in 15 games. Drake London (Atlanta Falcons) came in at 14.0 PPG over 12 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Drake London carries a 3.3-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Target volume is the story here. Drake London saw 112 targets in 2025, while Alec Pierce drew 84. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Drake London, even in weeks where Alec Pierce posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Alec Pierce sits Week 11 while Drake London is off Week 5. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Drake London at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Alec Pierce is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Alec Pierce (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Drake London (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

  • Drake London outscored Alec Pierce by a projected 56 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Alec Pierce played 15 games in 2025 compared to Drake London's 12. That durability gap means Alec Pierce contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
  • Drake London scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
  • Drake London saw 112 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
Detailed Stat Breakdown
StatPierceLondon
PPG (Half-PPR)10.714.0
Games Played1512
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)161168
Receptions4768
Rec/Game3.15.7
Receiving Yards1,003919
Rec Yds/Game66.976.6
Receiving TDs67
Targets84112
Target Share/Game5.69.3
Age2624
Experience3 yrs3 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 11Week 5

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Drake London holds the PPG edge with solid output at 14.0 points per game. Alec Pierce averaged 10.7 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Alec Pierce or Drake London in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Drake London has the edge at 14.0 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 Drake London average in 2025?

Alec Pierce averaged 10.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Drake London averaged 14.0 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 3.3 points per game.

When are Alec Pierce and Drake London's bye weeks in 2026?

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

Is Alec Pierce or Drake London a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?

Drake London outscored Alec Pierce by 3.3 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.