2024 Receiving Stats
REC
37
YDS
824
TD
7
AVG
22.3
TAR
69
2025 Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Pierce enjoyed a breakout of sorts in 2024, leading all qualified receivers in yards per catch (22.3), yards per target (11.9) and aDOT (21.4), with each of those numbers rising for a second straight year. He scored on seven of his 39 catches, including three TDs of 40-plus yards, but he rarely saw shorter passes to complement the deep stuff and thus finished with less than five targets per game for a third time in three pro seasons. The 2022 second-round pick may be capable of using his 4.41 speed and big frame (6-3, 211) to succeed in shorter areas of the field, but the odds of finding out for sure in 2025 don't look good, as the Colts are bringing back fellow WRs Michael Pittman and Josh Downs while giving QB Anthony Richardson one last shot to win the starting job. Pierce is the one Indianapolis pass catcher that might actually benefit from Richardson's chaotic style of play, but it would likely still be in the form of sporadic spike weeks rather than steady volume. Read Past Outlooks
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Hauls in long TD in OT win
Pierce caught both his targets for 57 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 26-23 overtime win over the Jaguars.
ANALYSIS
The third-year wideout made an immediate impact when he connected with Joe Flacco for a 40-yard score on the Colts' first possession, but Pierce took a back seat to Josh Downs and Michael Pittman after that. Pierce put together a career-best campaign in 2024, posting a 37-824-7 line on 69 targets with a 22.3 yards per reception mark that led the NFL among players with at least 20 catches. While he's unlikely to ever see consistently high volume, Pierce proved he can be a dangerous deep threat regardless of who the Colts have under center, and a similar role in 2025 could lead to even better production if Anthony Richardson (back) takes a step forward in his development.
The third-year wideout made an immediate impact when he connected with Joe Flacco for a 40-yard score on the Colts' first possession, but Pierce took a back seat to Josh Downs and Michael Pittman after that. Pierce put together a career-best campaign in 2024, posting a 37-824-7 line on 69 targets with a 22.3 yards per reception mark that led the NFL among players with at least 20 catches. While he's unlikely to ever see consistently high volume, Pierce proved he can be a dangerous deep threat regardless of who the Colts have under center, and a similar role in 2025 could lead to even better production if Anthony Richardson (back) takes a step forward in his development.
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do Alec Pierce's 2024 advanced stats compare to other wide receivers?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
Air Yards Per Game
93.8Air Yards Per Snap
1.93% Team Air Yards
29.7%% Team Targets
14.2%Avg Depth of Target
21.4 YdsCatch Rate
53.6%Drop Rate
4.3%Avg Yds After Catch
3.4% Targeted On Route
15.1%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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2024 Alec Pierce Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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How do Alec Pierce's measurables compare to other wide receivers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 3"Weight
211 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.41 secShuttle Time
4.28 secCone Drill
7.13 secVertical Jump
40.5 inBroad Jump
129 inHand Length
9.00 inArm Length
33.00 in
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Pierce has averaged 554 yards and two touchdowns in his two years with the Colts. In each year, the quarterback play has been questionable. In his career, the receiver has been frequently used as a deep threat. That’s a role that Pierce could retain in 2024. However, the team drafted Adonai Mitchell, and if the rookie has a solid training camp, it may be a formality that Mitchell takes over the starting role and relegates Pierce to No. 4 receiver duties. If Pierce somehow holds onto the starting role and Anthony Richardson stays healthy, Pierce has the potential to build on his early-career numbers. Ultimately, it would seem that Mitchell will win the starting role at some point. As a result, Pierce may not be in position to see regular targets.
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Tops 100 yards in loss
Pierce caught six of nine targets for 122 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 45-33 loss to the Giants.
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All clear for Week 17
Pierce (concussion) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Giants.
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Practices fully Thursday
Pierce (concussion) practiced fully Thursday.
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Estimated as full practice participant
Pierce (concussion) was listed as a full participant on Wednesday's practice estimate.
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Won't play Sunday
Head coach Shane Steichen noted Friday that Pierce (concussion) won't play Sunday against the Titans, Amanda Foster of the Colts' official site reports.
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Not suiting up Sunday
Pierce has been ruled out for Sunday's Week 16 game against the Titans due to a concussion, Stephen Holder of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Pierce suffered the injury during the Week 15 loss to the Broncos when he hit his head on the turf during a fall in the end zone. The speedster is the Colts' leader in receiving yards, and his absence versus Tennessee means rookie Adonai Mitchell should move into the No. 3 receiver role behind Michael Pittman and Josh Downs.
Pierce suffered the injury during the Week 15 loss to the Broncos when he hit his head on the turf during a fall in the end zone. The speedster is the Colts' leader in receiving yards, and his absence versus Tennessee means rookie Adonai Mitchell should move into the No. 3 receiver role behind Michael Pittman and Josh Downs.