Alec Pierce · Michael Wilson · 2026 week 3

Alec Pierce or Michael Wilson?

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

Start Michael WilsonMichael Wilson projects 6.9 PPR points clear of Alec Pierce in week 3, drawing SF — the 23rd-ranked matchup for WRs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 3Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Alec Pierce vs HOU 5.4 1st · soft 6.1 865 Out
Michael Wilson START @ SF 12.3 23rd 7.2 928 healthy

WRs vs HOU recently: DJ Moore 16 pts (W1) · Ja'Marr Chase 19.5 pts (W2).

WRs vs SF recently: Puka Nacua 7.4 pts (W1) · Ryan Miller 13.7 pts (W2).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Michael Wilson carries the higher trade value — 928 against 865 (a 7% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Michael Wilson gets the most. Momentum: Alec Pierce -58 and Michael Wilson -447 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.