Alec Pierce · Rashod Bateman · 2026 week 9

Alec Pierce or Rashod Bateman?

Wondering who you should start this week — Alec Pierce or Rashod Bateman? 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 4.4 PPR points clear of Rashod Bateman in week 9, drawing NYG — the 17th-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	vs NYG	9.1	17th	6.1	80	IR
Rashod Bateman	vs JAX	4.7	9th	6.6	–	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 JAX recently: Darius Cooper 13.1 pts (W5) · Jaylin Noel 16.7 pts (W6) · Josh Downs 8.3 pts (W8).

🎓 The coach's read

Alec Pierce projects 4.4 points higher in PPR.
Alec Pierce faces NYG, 17th most generous to WRs.
Alec Pierce is flagged OUT.
Rashod Bateman faces JAX, 9th most generous to WRs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Alec Pierce carries the higher trade value — 80 against 0. In a one-for-one, the side receiving Alec Pierce gets the most.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.