Alec Pierce · Michael Wilson · 2026 week 9

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 3.8 PPR points clear of Alec Pierce in week 9, drawing SEA — the 32nd-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	vs NYG	9.1	17th	6.1	78	IR
Michael Wilson START	@ SEA	12.9	32nd · tough	14.9	1,915	healthy

WRs vs NYG recently: Terry McLaurin 8.2 pts (W5) · Chris Olave 10.3 pts (W6) · Xavier Hutchinson 8.9 pts (W7).

WRs vs SEA recently: Jaylen Waddle 2.4 pts (W6) · Cyrus Allen 1.8 pts (W7) · Luther Burden III 11.6 pts (W8).

🎓 The coach's read

Michael Wilson projects 3.8 points higher in PPR.
Alec Pierce faces NYG, 17th most generous to WRs.
Alec Pierce is flagged OUT.
Michael Wilson faces SEA, 32nd most generous to WRs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Michael Wilson carries the higher trade value — 1,915 against 78 (a 96% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Michael Wilson gets the most. Momentum: Alec Pierce -130 and Michael Wilson -1359 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.