Alec Pierce · Pat Bryant · 2026 week 4

Alec Pierce or Pat Bryant?

Wondering who you should start this week — Alec Pierce or Pat Bryant? 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 2.2 PPR points clear of Pat Bryant in week 4, drawing MIN — the 10th-ranked matchup for WRs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 4	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Alec Pierce START	@ MIN	9.8	10th	6.1	156	IR
Pat Bryant	@ SF	7.6	24th	8.1	43	healthy

WRs vs MIN recently: Christian Watson 26.7 pts (W1) · Rome Odunze 4.3 pts (W2) · Ted Hurst 10 pts (W3).

WRs vs SF recently: Puka Nacua 7.4 pts (W1) · Ryan Miller 13.7 pts (W2) · Michael Wilson 14.9 pts (W3).

🎓 The coach's read

Alec Pierce projects 2.2 points higher in PPR.
Alec Pierce faces MIN, 10th most generous to WRs.
Alec Pierce is flagged OUT.
Pat Bryant faces SF, 24th most generous to WRs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Alec Pierce carries the higher trade value — 156 against 43 (a 72% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Alec Pierce gets the most. Momentum: Alec Pierce -721 and Pat Bryant +20 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.