Alec Pierce vs Quentin Johnston
Who should you start in Week 6? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 6
Start Alec Pierce this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.0 projected points (9.2 vs 8.2).
Alec Pierce faces TEN, the 25th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week. Quentin Johnston faces KC, the 28th-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 6.6 points of value over replacement (-15.7 vs -22.3).
The draft market agrees: Alec Pierce goes first at ADP 69.7 vs 91.1 for Quentin Johnston.
Health note: Alec Pierce carries an injury flag of IR (Heel), which is already reflected in his projection.
Health note: Quentin Johnston carries an injury flag of Questionable (Chest), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Alec PierceIND | Quentin JohnstonLAC | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 6 opponent | TEN | KC | |
| Projected Week 6 points | 9.2 | 8.2 | Pierce +1.0 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 28) | #25 | #28 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 162.7 | 156.1 | Pierce +6.6 pts |
| Points per game | 9.6 | 9.2 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -15.7 | -22.3 | Pierce +6.6 |
| Overall rank | #92 | #98 | Pierce by 6 |
| Position rank | WR37 | WR40 | |
| Market ADP | 69.7 | 91.1 | Johnston +21.4 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 6 | Rd 8 | |
| Bye week | 13 | 7 | |
| Injury flag | IR | Questionable |
Should I start Alec Pierce or Quentin Johnston in Week 6?
Start Alec Pierce this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.0 projected points (9.2 vs 8.2).
Should I draft Alec Pierce or Quentin Johnston in 2026 fantasy football?
Alec Pierce. He projects 162.7 fantasy points with -15.7 value over replacement, vs 156.1 points and -22.3 for Quentin Johnston (WR, PPR).