Alec Pierce · Roman Wilson · 2026 week 5

Alec Pierce or Roman Wilson?

Wondering who you should start this week — Alec Pierce or Roman Wilson? 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 3.6 PPR points clear of Roman Wilson in week 5, drawing MIN — the 21st-ranked matchup for WRs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 5	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Alec Pierce START	@ MIN	9.3	21st	6.1	177	IR
Roman Wilson	vs IND	5.7	8th · soft	13.1	252	healthy

WRs vs MIN recently: Rome Odunze 4.3 pts (W2) · Ted Hurst 10 pts (W3) · Malik Washington 7 pts (W4).

WRs vs IND recently: Tyquan Thornton 8.6 pts (W2) · Xavier Hutchinson 5.5 pts (W3) · Treylon Burks 10.7 pts (W4).

🎓 The coach's read

Alec Pierce projects 3.6 points higher in PPR.
Alec Pierce faces MIN, 21st most generous to WRs.
Alec Pierce is flagged OUT.
Roman Wilson faces IND, 8th most generous to WRs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Roman Wilson carries the higher trade value — 252 against 177 (a 30% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Roman Wilson gets the most. Momentum: Alec Pierce -959 and Roman Wilson +252 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.