Colts WR Alec Pierce ranked highly in CBS fantasy projections for 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 12:34 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
CBS Sports' fantasy model predicts a strong 2026 NFL season for Colts WR Alec Pierce, who is currently recovering from ankle surgery. Despite an average draft position of around No. 75, the model ranks him above receivers like Justin Jefferson and Malik Nabers. In 2025, Pierce caught 47 passes for 1,003 yards and six touchdowns, leading the NFL in yards per catch. Colts general manager Chris Ballard remains optimistic about Pierce's readiness for Week 1, indicating no setbacks in his recovery. Health is crucial as the season approaches.
- •Alec Pierce is recovering from ankle surgery.
- •CBS Sports ranks him as a top fantasy sleeper.
- •He led the NFL in yards per catch in 2025.
- •General manager Chris Ballard indicates no setbacks for Pierce.
- •Pierce signed a four-year contract with the Colts.
- 12:34 PMYahoo Sports — CBS model high on Colts WR Alec Pierce in fantasy rankings
"A CBS Sports fantasy model is bullish on Colts WR Alec Pierce entering the 2026 NFL season.
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