Outlook Alec Pierce
Explosive Deep Threat Offers Sneaky Late-Round Value After Injury Dip
Coming off a breakout 2025 campaign where he tallied 1,029 receiving yards and six touchdowns, Pierce remains Indianapolis's primary downfield weapon. Starting on the outside alongside Keenan Allen and Josh Downs, his explosive profile keeps him central to the passing attack.
After undergoing offseason ankle surgery, Pierce was removed from the PUP list and returned to practice, putting him on track for Week 1. Our projections forecast 60 receptions for 980 yards and six scores on 110 targets, highlighting his dependable boundary role and weekly big-play upside.
Pierce's draft stock plummeted over the summer, sliding from an ADP of 80 in July down into the 130s due to injury uncertainty. In full PPR formats, this market overreaction makes him an intriguing late-round value who offers proven 1,000-yard capability at a discounted draft cost.
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Outlook Kenny Gainwell
Pass-Catching Role Offers Standalone PPR Value at a Discount
Gainwell enters the season operating as the primary pass-catching and change-of-pace back behind starter Bucky Irving in Tampa Bay. While he is not in line for early-down dominance, his reliable receiving ability keeps him firmly involved in Baker Mayfield's passing attack on obvious passing downs.
Our projections forecast a productive complementary campaign with 40 receptions on 68 targets for 325 yards and two scores, alongside 135 carries for 475 yards and four touchdowns (171.0 PPR points). His target share should maintain a usable weekly floor in full PPR formats despite limited red-zone carries.
Market sentiment has steadily declined, with his ADP dropping from pick 96 in July to around 144 entering September. As fantasy manager enthusiasm has cooled, this sliding draft cost makes Gainwell an intriguing late-round value steal who can deliver steady flex utility if the backfield split holds.
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