Alec Pierce · Dontayvion Wicks · 2026 week 9

Alec Pierce or Dontayvion Wicks?

Wondering who you should start this week — Alec Pierce or Dontayvion Wicks? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.

Start Alec PierceAlec Pierce projects 2.5 PPR points clear of Dontayvion Wicks in week 9, drawing NYG — the 17th-ranked matchup for WRs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 9	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Alec Pierce START	vs NYG	9.1	17th	6.1	78	IR
Dontayvion Wicks	vs PIT	6.6	28th · tough	6.8	–	Out

WRs vs NYG recently: Terry McLaurin 8.2 pts (W5) · Chris Olave 10.3 pts (W6) · Xavier Hutchinson 8.9 pts (W7).

WRs vs PIT recently: Emeka Egbuka 10.8 pts (W6) · Devaughn Vele 11.4 pts (W7) · Denzel Boston 3.7 pts (W8).

🎓 The coach's read

Alec Pierce projects 2.5 points higher in PPR.
Alec Pierce faces NYG, 17th most generous to WRs.
Alec Pierce is flagged OUT.
Dontayvion Wicks faces PIT, 28th most generous to WRs.
Dontayvion Wicks is flagged OUT.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Alec Pierce carries the higher trade value — 78 against 0. In a one-for-one, the side receiving Alec Pierce gets the most.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.