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Denzel Boston or Alec Pierce

Who Should I Start? - Week 1 • Start New
Denzel Boston

Denzel Boston

WRCleveland Browns CLE
Alec Pierce

Alec Pierce

WRIndianapolis Colts IND
OR
🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Boston over Pierce

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Includes Detailed Projections

Outlook Denzel Boston

Denzel Boston steps into starting lineup with intriguing rookie upside

The second-round rookie has earned a starting perimeter receiver spot on Cleveland's depth chart alongside veteran Jerry Jeudy and fellow rookie KC Concepcion following an eye-opening training camp. With Deshaun Watson under center and Jamari Thrash sidelined, Boston enters the week healthy and positioned to run meaningful routes right out of the gate.

Despite his promotion to the first-team offense, fantasy managers are taking a wait-and-see approach, with Boston rostered in 39% of leagues but started in just 1%. Our weekly projection pegs him for about 2.6 receptions, 32 receiving yards, and 6.8 fantasy points, making him an intriguing bench stash rather than a recommended starter for lineups.


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🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Pierce over Boston

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Includes Detailed Projections

Outlook Alec Pierce

Alec Pierce Cleared for Season Opener — Volatile Flex Option Against Baltimore

Colts head coach Shane Steichen announced that Pierce is ready to roll for Week 1 against the Ravens after recovering from offseason ankle and heel surgery. Pierce returned to practice in late August and resumes a starting perimeter role alongside newcomer Keenan Allen. With an official questionable tag still lingering, fantasy managers should check back before kickoff for any late updates on his game-day status.

Although rostered in 97% of leagues, Pierce sits at a modest 22% start rate as managers cautiously assess his workload. Our weekly projection targets around 9.9 fantasy points on nearly six targets and 49 receiving yards. His established deep-threat role provides splash-play ceiling, but potential ramp-up snaps make him a risky flex play.


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Performance Denzel Boston
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Next Up Redzone Touches
Redzone Touches Denzel Boston
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC

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Redzone Touches Alec Pierce
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 BAL 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 @KC 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 HOU 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 @WAS 🔓 🔓 🔓
5 @PIT 🔓 🔓 🔓
6 TEN 🔓 🔓 🔓
7 @MIN 🔓 🔓 🔓
8 @JAC 🔓 🔓 🔓
9 DAL 🔓 🔓 🔓
10 MIA 🔓 🔓 🔓
12 @HOU 🔓 🔓 🔓
12 NYG 🔓 🔓 🔓
13 BYE 🔓 🔓 🔓
14 @PHI 🔓 🔓 🔓
15 @TEN 🔓 🔓 🔓
16 CIN 🔓 🔓 🔓
17 @CLE 🔓 🔓 🔓
18 JAC 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Next Up Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Denzel Boston
OWN
39%
+2.41 compared to last week
START
 
1%
-1.4 compared to last week
OWN/START Alec Pierce
OWN
97%
+3.15 compared to last week
START
21%
+4.51 compared to last week
Next Up Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Denzel Boston
Not Ranked
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Alec Pierce
41st
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Denzel Boston

    Overview

  • He has missed playing in at least 2 games but is not listed on the injury report as of today. Check out his player news to see if he has any nagging injuries.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years:
  • Season Outlook

Breakdown Alec Pierce

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 41st among WR's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 22nd with 138.90 total points (7.72 avg).
  • Currently 170.4 points behind the leader: Puka Nacua
  • He is doing much better than most people thought he would.
  • He is listed on the injury report about his Ankle (Since Aug 31, 2026). Check out his player news for a closer look.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have dipped quite a bit at 7.7.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 50 in receptions and is currently ranked 46th among WR.
  • Top 50 in targets and is currently ranked 44th among WR.
  • Top 20 in reception yards with 1029 and 21.44 YPC and is currently ranked 18th among WR.
  • Top 25 in Rec TDs with 6 and is currently ranked 23rd among WR.
  • Rushing Stats

    Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +13, Rec Yards: +262 Rec TDs: EVEN,
  • Known to break out for big gains. If your league has bonus points for long REC TDs then this guy would be great to have.
  • Season Outlook

  • REC: 60, REC YDS: 925, REC TDS: 6
Next Up Health Check
Injury Denzel Boston

No Injury Reported

Injury Alec Pierce

ANKLE - Since Aug 31, 2026

Week 1
Next Up Matchup Comparison
Matchups Denzel Boston

Week 1
Cleveland Browns @ Jacksonville Jaguars

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
20.17319.8932223343.03
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts don"t even rank him among DST's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 5th with 147.00 total points (8.17 avg).
  • Currently 80 points behind the leader: Seahawks DST
  • Average points in the past two weeks have dipped quite a bit at 8.2.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 12 in total yards against with 338.71 per game and is currently ranked 12th among DST.
  • Top 2 in turnovers with 31 (1.82 per game) and is currently ranked 2nd among DST.
  • Top 2 in rush defense with 1510 (88.82 per game) and is currently ranked 1st among DST.
  • Ranked 21st in pass defense with 4248 (249.88 per game).
  • Top 2 in interceptions with 22 (1.29 per game) and currently ranked 2nd among DST.
  • Top 8 in points against with 19.76 per game and currently ranked 8th among DST.
  • Top 6 in Total TDs with 4 (0.24 per game) and currently ranked 6th among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: -60.29, Turnovers: +22 Sacks: -3, INTs: +14, TDs: +3, Points Allowed: -3.89,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 27, INT: 13, TDS: 5, PA/G: 21, YDS/G: 322.6
Matchups Alec Pierce

Week 1
Indianapolis Colts VS Baltimore Ravens

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
23.41383.2920113023.94
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts don"t even rank him among DST's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 20th with 93.00 total points (5.47 avg).
  • Currently 134 points behind the leader: Seahawks DST
  • Average points in the past two weeks have dipped quite a bit at 5.5.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 10 in rush defense with 1891 (111.24 per game) and is currently ranked 10th among DST.
  • Ranked 29th in pass defense with 4625 (272.06 per game).
  • Top 18 in points against with 23.41 per game and currently ranked 18th among DST.
  • Top 12 in Total TDs with 2 (0.12 per game) and currently ranked 12th among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +70.61, Turnovers: +1 Sacks: -26, INTs: EVEN, TDs: +1, Points Allowed: +2.15,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 40, INT: 13, TDS: 3, PA/G: 24.9, YDS/G: 376.8
Next Up Ratings Comparison
Rating Denzel Boston
12.93
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Alec Pierce
17.78
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up Career Comparison
Career Denzel Boston
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
ON PACE NAN NAN NAN NAN NAN NAN NAN 0 NAN
3-YEAR AVG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 0 0 0 0 0 0
Career Alec Pierce
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2022 IND 16 77 41 593 14.5 2 0 0 0 0
2023 IND 16 65 32 514 16.1 2 0 0 0 0
2024 IND 16 69 37 824 22.3 7 0 0 0 0
2025 IND 16 86 48 1029 21.4 6 0 0 0 0
ON PACE 72 387 216 4631 21.4 27 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 16 73 39 789 20.2 5 0 0 0 0
Totals 65 297 158 2960 18.7 17 0 0 0 0
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