Alec Pierce · Michael Pittman Jr. · 2026 week 9

Alec Pierce or Michael Pittman Jr.?

Wondering who you should start this week — Alec Pierce or Michael Pittman Jr.? 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 2.8 PPR points clear of Michael Pittman Jr. 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	198	IR
Michael Pittman Jr.	@ CIN	6.5	12th	5.3	7	IR

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 CIN recently: Kevin Coleman Jr. 9 pts (W5) · Zay Flowers 19.7 pts (W7) · Chimere Dike 13.1 pts (W8).

🎓 The coach's read

Alec Pierce projects 2.8 points higher in PPR.
Alec Pierce faces HOU, 4th most generous to WRs.
Alec Pierce is flagged OUT.
Michael Pittman Jr. faces CIN, 12th most generous to WRs.
Michael Pittman Jr. is flagged OUT.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Alec Pierce carries the higher trade value — 198 against 7 (a 96% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Alec Pierce gets the most. Momentum: Alec Pierce -32 and Michael Pittman Jr. -189 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.