Alec Pierce Potentially Eyeing A Bigger Role In Week 9

Alec Pierce Potentially Eyeing A Bigger Role In Week 9

one year ago

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce is coming off a three-catch, 41-yard outing in the team's Week 8 loss to the New Orleans Saints. Pierce hasn't received a strong enough target share to warrant much fantasy relevance up to this point in the season. That could change in Week 9 as Colts rookie wide receiver Josh Downs (knee) is questionable ahead of the team's matchup against the Carolina Panthers. Downs has served as the number two option at receiver for Indy, and Pierce could look to fill the role if he can't go. The Colts do find themselves in a tougher matchup going against a Panthers' defense that has allowed the sixth-least passing yards this season. If Downs can't go, Pierce can look to be slotted in as a FLEX option.

Source: RotoBaller