Alec Pierce

Pos: WR2 Team: IND YoE: 4
Draft: RD 2, PICK 53
Injury Status: H

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"TeSlaa was selected by Detroit in the third round of April's draft. He is the only WR in this class who had zero recorded drops during his Division I tenure, though his 1.48 YPRR while at Arkansas is lowest among all WRs in this rookie class. He showed well at the combine, though, including a 4.43 40 at 214 pounds. TeSlaa will operate as the No. 3 or 4 receiver behind Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams and perhaps Kalif Raymond this season. He's only worth rostering in deep leagues and dynasty."

"TeSlaa wasn't used often in his rookie campaign, but when he was, he was finding the end zone at an impressive clip. The wide receiver finished third on the team at his position in receiving touchdowns behind Amon-Ra St. Brown (11) and Jameson Williams (seven), with four of his scores coming in Detroit's final six games of the year. TeSlaa's 6-foot-4 frame and impressive contested-catch ability make him a valuable red-zone asset, and he'll look to carve out an every-down role for himself in his second season with the Lions."

	Isaac TeSlaa's target share has increased by 298.25% over the past 10 weeks.
	Isaac TeSlaa's targets have increased by 300+% over the past 10 weeks.
	Isaac TeSlaa's receiving yards have increased by 300+% over the past 10 weeks.
	Isaac TeSlaa's receptions have increased by 300+% over the past 10 weeks.
	Isaac TeSlaa's receiving touchdowns have increased by 300.0% over the past 12 weeks.

Alec Pierce

Pos: WR2 Team: IND YoE: 4
Draft: RD 2, PICK 53
Injury Status: H

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"After racking up a career-best 7-91-0 line on eight targets Week 16 against the Falcons, Higgins fell back to earth this past Sunday, notching no catches for the third time in 16 games this season. Because he routinely is a distant second to Trey McBride in the TE pecking order in Arizona, Higgins doesn't hold much sway in an offense that also has seen WR Michael Wilson emerge as one of QB Jacoby Brissett's favorite targets over the last seven games -- Wilson has 80 targets to McBride's 73 during that span. Higgins' recent eight-target performance aside, he has only nine total targets in the other six contests in that stretch, keeping him firmly out of fantasy consideration heading into Sunday's road matchup with the Rams."

	Elijah Higgins' target share has increased by 300+% over the past 6 weeks.
	Elijah Higgins' receiving yards have increased by 300+% over the past 6 weeks.
	Elijah Higgins' targets have increased by 266.67% over the past 6 weeks.
	Elijah Higgins' receptions have increased by 166.67% over the past 6 weeks.
	Elijah Higgins' total yards have increased by 300+% over the past 6 weeks.

Alec Pierce

Pos: WR2 Team: IND YoE: 4
Draft: RD 2, PICK 53
Injury Status: H

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"Manhertz has suited up for all 14 of the Giants' games this season but has seen more playing time on special teams than offense in recent weeks. Even on the occasion the reserve tight end takes the field with the offense, he's almost exclusively deployed as a blocker. Manhertz has drawn just one target all season, which came back in Week 3."

	Chris Manhertz's target share has decreased by 75.0+% over the past 28 weeks.
	Chris Manhertz's targets have decreased by 75.0% over the past 28 weeks.
	Chris Manhertz's receiving yards have decreased by 75.0+% over the past 28 weeks.
	Chris Manhertz's receptions have decreased by 66.67% over the past 28 weeks.
	Chris Manhertz's total yards have decreased by 75.0+% over the past 28 weeks.

Alec Pierce

Pos: WR2 Team: IND YoE: 4
Draft: RD 2, PICK 53
Injury Status: H

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"Noel was selected by Houston in the third round of April's draft. He has a below-average frame with small hands and short arms, but that didn't stop him from showing well at the combine, where he tied for the highest vertical (41.5) and posted the longest broad jump (131). Primarily a short-range (8.0 aDOT) slot receiver (71%), Noel also worked as a kick and punt returner at Iowa State. Even with Tank Dell unlikely to play this season, Noel will need to battle Christian Kirk, Justin Watson and second-round rookie Jayden Higgins for work behind Nico Collins. He's a long shot for consistent rookie-season production, but is a fine dynasty stash."

"Noel finished with one or fewer receptions for the 11th time in 17 games. He's clearly fifth on the wideout depth chart, but the rookie is set as the team's top punt returner as Houston prepares for the playoffs beginning next Monday in Pittsburgh. Noel finished the 2025 regular season with 26 catches on 35 targets for 292 yards and two touchdowns. He also topped the Texans by averaging 10.8 yards over 31 punt returns."

	Jaylin Noel's receiving yards have increased by 237.5% over the past 6 weeks.
	Jaylin Noel's target share has decreased by 40.04% over the past 12 weeks.
	Jaylin Noel's targets have decreased by 57.14% over the past 12 weeks.
	Jaylin Noel's receptions have decreased by 62.5% over the past 12 weeks.
	Jaylin Noel's total yards have decreased by 75.0+% over the past 8 weeks.

Alec Pierce

Pos: WR2 Team: IND YoE: 4
Draft: RD 2, PICK 53
Injury Status: H

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"Evans is back for his age-32 campaign having now put up 1,000-plus receiving yards in 11 straight seasons to begin his career. The future Hall of Famer missed three games in 2024, but still scored double-digit touchdowns for the fourth time in five seasons. Incredibly, Evans has never finished a season worse than 23rd in fantasy points (26th in PPG). Age aside, there are some concerns here, as Evans was very boom/bust in 2024, having posted six top-10 fantasy outings (second most), while also falling short of 12 points in seven of his other eight games. He also benefited massively from Chris Godwin's season-ending injury, averaging 6.3 targets and 13.6 fantasy PPG with him, but 9.1 targets and 20.7 PPG without. Despite the concerns, Evans hasn't shown signs of slowing down and has a good QB in Baker Mayfield. He's a fringe fantasy WR2."

"Evans contributed 21- and 13-yard gains on his pair of catches, but the Panthers did a good job overall on limiting receiver production, which opened up plenty of opportunity for tight end Cade Otton. It was a quiet finish to an injury-shortened season for Evans, who appeared in a career-low eight games and posted a 30-368-3 line on 62 targets. The talented veteran will look to continue his season in next weekend's wild-card round, which will be made possible if the Saints tie or defeat the Falcons on Sunday."

	Mike Evans' receiving yards have increased by 117.98% over the past 6 weeks.
	Mike Evans' target share has increased by 33.02% over the past 6 weeks.
	Mike Evans' receptions have increased by 55.56% over the past 6 weeks.
	Mike Evans' targets have increased by 21.74% over the past 6 weeks.
	Mike Evans' receiving touchdowns have increased by 100.0% over the past 6 weeks.

Alec Pierce

Pos: WR2 Team: IND YoE: 4
Draft: RD 2, PICK 53
Injury Status: H

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"Pierce is entering his fourth NFL season. In 12 games in which Michael Pittman Jr. and Josh Downs were also active last season, Pierce handled 12% of the targets (3.8 per game) and cleared five in a game only once. If we filter to the six games played with Anthony Richardson, Pittman and Downs, Pierce averaged 3.8 targets and 4.4 fantasy points per game, failing to score a TD or clear 10.4 fantasy points in any of the outings. No higher than third on the WR depth chart and a candidate for less work as Adonai Mitchell enters Year 2 and with TE Tyler Warren now in the mix, Pierce is way off the fantasy radar."

"With Riley Leonard getting his first career start at quarterback, Pierce stepped up as the rookie's top downfield option, hauling in a 66-yard score in the first quarter and an eight-yard TD in the second. The fourth-year wideout wasn't able to add to his numbers in the fourth quarter, however, getting ejected late in the third for making contact with an official while complaining about the lack of a pass interference call on a potential third touchdown. Pierce finishes 2025 with career highs in catches (47), yards (1,003) and targets (84) while scoring six TDs, but his fantasy appeal next year will depend a great deal on how the Colts solve their QB dilemma this offseason."

	Alec Pierce's target share has decreased by 34.53% over the past 6 weeks.
	Alec Pierce's receiving yards have decreased by 44.57% over the past 6 weeks.
	Alec Pierce's targets have decreased by 33.33% over the past 6 weeks.
	Alec Pierce's receptions have decreased by 50.0% over the past 6 weeks.
	Alec Pierce's receiving touchdowns have increased by 200.0% over the past 10 weeks.

II. Historical Performance

Season

Week

Home

Score

Away

ATT

YD

TD

FUM

YPA

RUSH SHARE

2025

18

DET

19 - 16

CHI

0.0

0

0.0 2025

17

DET

10 - 23

MIN

0.0

0

0.0 2025

16

PIT

29 - 24

DET

0.0

0

0.0 2025

15

DET

34 - 41

LAR

0.0

0

0.0 2025

14

DAL

30 - 44

DET

0.0

0

0.0 2025

13

GB

31 - 24

DET

0.0

0

0.0 2025

12

NYG

27 - 34

DET

0.0

0

0.0 2025

11

DET

9 - 16

PHI

0.0

0

0.0 2025

10

DET

44 - 22

WSH

0.0

0

0.0 2025

9

MIN

27 - 24

DET

0.0

0

0.0 2025

7

TB

9 - 24

DET

0.0

0

0.0 2025

6

DET

17 - 30

KC

0.0

0

0.0 2025

5

DET

37 - 24

CIN

0.0

0

0.0 2025

4

CLE

10 - 34

DET

0.0

0

0.0 2025

3

DET

38 - 30

BAL

0.0

0

0.0 2025

2

CHI

21 - 52

DET

0.0

0

0.0 2025

1

DET

13 - 27

GB

Alec Pierce

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Isaac TeSlaa's target share has increased by 298.25% over the past 10 weeks.

Isaac TeSlaa's targets have increased by 300+% over the past 10 weeks.

Isaac TeSlaa's receiving yards have increased by 300+% over the past 10 weeks.

Isaac TeSlaa's receptions have increased by 300+% over the past 10 weeks.

Isaac TeSlaa's receiving touchdowns have increased by 300.0% over the past 12 weeks.

Alec Pierce

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Elijah Higgins' target share has increased by 300+% over the past 6 weeks.

Elijah Higgins' receiving yards have increased by 300+% over the past 6 weeks.

Elijah Higgins' targets have increased by 266.67% over the past 6 weeks.

Elijah Higgins' receptions have increased by 166.67% over the past 6 weeks.

Elijah Higgins' total yards have increased by 300+% over the past 6 weeks.

Alec Pierce

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Chris Manhertz's target share has decreased by 75.0+% over the past 28 weeks.

Chris Manhertz's targets have decreased by 75.0% over the past 28 weeks.

Chris Manhertz's receiving yards have decreased by 75.0+% over the past 28 weeks.

Chris Manhertz's receptions have decreased by 66.67% over the past 28 weeks.

Chris Manhertz's total yards have decreased by 75.0+% over the past 28 weeks.

Alec Pierce

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Jaylin Noel's receiving yards have increased by 237.5% over the past 6 weeks.

Jaylin Noel's target share has decreased by 40.04% over the past 12 weeks.

Jaylin Noel's targets have decreased by 57.14% over the past 12 weeks.

Jaylin Noel's receptions have decreased by 62.5% over the past 12 weeks.

Jaylin Noel's total yards have decreased by 75.0+% over the past 8 weeks.

Alec Pierce

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Mike Evans' receiving yards have increased by 117.98% over the past 6 weeks.

Mike Evans' target share has increased by 33.02% over the past 6 weeks.

Mike Evans' receptions have increased by 55.56% over the past 6 weeks.

Mike Evans' targets have increased by 21.74% over the past 6 weeks.

Mike Evans' receiving touchdowns have increased by 100.0% over the past 6 weeks.

Alec Pierce

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Alec Pierce's target share has decreased by 34.53% over the past 6 weeks.

Alec Pierce's receiving yards have decreased by 44.57% over the past 6 weeks.

Alec Pierce's targets have decreased by 33.33% over the past 6 weeks.

Alec Pierce's receptions have decreased by 50.0% over the past 6 weeks.

Alec Pierce's receiving touchdowns have increased by 200.0% over the past 10 weeks.

II. Historical Performance

Season

Week

Home

Score

Away

ATT

YD

TD

FUM

YPA

RUSH SHARE

2025

18

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0