Alec Pierce · Keon Coleman · 2026 week 9

Alec Pierce or Keon Coleman?

Wondering who you should start this week — Alec Pierce or Keon Coleman? 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 2.4 PPR points clear of Keon Coleman in week 9, drawing HOU — the 4th-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	@ HOU	9.3	4th · soft	6.1	268	IR
Keon Coleman	@ MIN	6.9	30th · tough	8.3	291	healthy

WRs vs HOU recently: Wan'Dale Robinson 5.3 pts (W5) · Jakobi Meyers 8.3 pts (W6) · Malik Nabers 11.1 pts (W7).

WRs vs MIN recently: Chris Olave 4.6 pts (W5) · Keenan Allen 3.1 pts (W7) · Jameson Williams 13 pts (W8).

🎓 The coach's read

Alec Pierce projects 2.4 points higher in PPR.
Alec Pierce faces HOU, 4th most generous to WRs.
Alec Pierce is flagged OUT.
Keon Coleman faces MIN, 30th most generous to WRs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Keon Coleman carries the higher trade value — 291 against 268 (a 8% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Keon Coleman gets the most. Momentum: Alec Pierce +33 and Keon Coleman +253 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.