Alec Pierce · Josh Downs · 2026 week 2

Alec Pierce or Josh Downs?

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

Start Alec Pierce — barelyThis one is a coin flip — the projections are within 1.2 points. The matchup leans Alec Pierce (KC allow the 31st-most WR points), but you can defend either call.
PlayerWk 2Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Alec Pierce START @ KC 11.6 31st · tough 10.1 915 Out
Josh Downs @ KC 10.4 31st · tough 5.7 596 healthy

WRs vs KC recently: Pat Bryant 4.2 pts (W1).

WRs vs KC recently: Pat Bryant 4.2 pts (W1).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Alec Pierce carries the higher trade value — 915 against 596 (a 35% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Alec Pierce gets the most. Momentum: Alec Pierce -82 and Josh Downs -296 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.