Alec Pierce vs Jordan Addison
Who should you start in Week 5? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 5
Start Alec Pierce this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.1 projected points (10.3 vs 9.2).
Alec Pierce faces PIT, the 6th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week. Jordan Addison faces NO, the 18th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
The model takes Alec Pierce: a clear but modest edge of 8.7 points of value over replacement (-15.7 vs -24.4).
The draft market agrees: Alec Pierce goes first at ADP 69.7 vs 96.5 for Jordan Addison.
Health note: Alec Pierce carries an injury flag of IR (Heel), which is already reflected in his projection.
Health note: Jordan Addison carries an injury flag of Out (Hamstring), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Alec PierceIND | Jordan AddisonMIN | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 5 opponent | PIT | NO | |
| Projected Week 5 points | 10.3 | 9.2 | Pierce +1.1 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 30) | #6 | #18 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 162.7 | 154.0 | Pierce +8.7 pts |
| Points per game | 9.6 | 9.1 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -15.7 | -24.4 | Pierce +8.7 |
| Overall rank | #93 | #99 | Pierce by 6 |
| Position rank | WR38 | WR41 | |
| Market ADP | 69.7 | 96.5 | Addison +26.8 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 6 | Rd 8 | |
| Bye week | 13 | 6 | |
| Injury flag | IR | Out |
Should I start Alec Pierce or Jordan Addison in Week 5?
Start Alec Pierce this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.1 projected points (10.3 vs 9.2).
Should I draft Alec Pierce or Jordan Addison in 2026 fantasy football?
Alec Pierce. He projects 162.7 fantasy points with -15.7 value over replacement, vs 154.0 points and -24.4 for Jordan Addison (WR, PPR).