Alec Pierce · Josh Downs · 2026 week 1

Alec Pierce or Josh Downs?

Start Josh DownsJosh Downs projects 4.6 PPR points clear of Alec Pierce in week 1, drawing BAL — the 5th-ranked matchup for WRs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 1Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Alec Pierce vs BAL 8.8 5th · soft 18.8 887 PUP
Josh Downs START vs BAL 13.4 5th · soft 8.9 836 healthy

WRs vs BAL recently: Stefon Diggs 13.8 pts (W16) · Christian Watson 17.3 pts (W17) · Calvin Austin 11.5 pts (W18).

WRs vs BAL recently: Stefon Diggs 13.8 pts (W16) · Christian Watson 17.3 pts (W17) · Calvin Austin 11.5 pts (W18).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Alec Pierce carries the higher trade value — 887 against 836 (a 6% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Alec Pierce gets the most. Momentum: Alec Pierce -109 and Josh Downs +463 over the last 30 days.

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Game logs, matchup ranks and form are the 2025 season — 2026 hasn’t kicked off. Projections, schedule and trade values are current 2026 numbers, refreshed nightly.