Alec Pierce · Michael Pittman · 2026 week 1

Alec Pierce or Michael Pittman?

Start Michael PittmanMichael Pittman projects 2 PPR points clear of Alec Pierce in week 1, drawing ATL — the 9th-ranked matchup for WRs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 1	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Alec Pierce	vs BAL	8.8	5th · soft	18.8	887	PUP
Michael Pittman START	vs ATL	10.8	9th · soft	4.6	969	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 ATL recently: Michael Wilson 11.2 pts (W16) · Puka Nacua 10.7 pts (W17) · Ronnie Bell 8.3 pts (W18).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Michael Pittman carries the higher trade value — 969 against 887 (a 8% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Michael Pittman gets the most. Momentum: Alec Pierce -109 and Michael Pittman +13 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.