Alec Pierce vs Quentin Johnston
Two wide receivers fantasy managers weigh against each other for 2026. Here is the head-to-head on projections, expert consensus, ADP and usage, with our Clutch Score verdict on who to draft.
Who to draft
Clear edge · 68% confident
Alec Pierce- Higher projection: 178 vs 164 pts
- Better positional rank: WR28 vs WR34
- More durable: 15 games vs 14 last season
Alec Pierce and Quentin Johnston are a common 2026 draft-day decision at wide receiver. Quentin Johnston holds the edge in expert consensus (WR42 to WR43). Alec Pierce typically comes off the board first, around pick 96 (round 8) to Quentin Johnston's pick 112. The 2026 projections give a modest edge: Alec Pierce at 178 PPR points (10.5 per game) versus Quentin Johnston at 164.
Last season Quentin Johnston carried the heavier workload (77% snap share, 87 touches to Alec Pierce's 84), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Alec Pierce is the solid pick on the higher projection and an earlier ADP.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Pierce | Johnston |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 178 | 164 |
| Points / game | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Games played | 15 | 14 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #97 | #90 |
| ADP | 96 | 112 |
| Positional rank | WR28 | WR34 |
| Snap share | 87% | 77% |
| Red-zone touches | 8 | 15 |
| Age | 26 | 25 |
| Bye week | 13 | 7 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Alec Pierce or Quentin Johnston.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Alec Pierce or Quentin Johnston in 2026?
Alec Pierce is a solid pick over Quentin Johnston for 2026, on the higher projection and an earlier ADP.
Who is projected to score more, Alec Pierce or Quentin Johnston?
Alec Pierce carries the higher 2026 projection at 178 PPR points (10.5 per game), compared with 164 for Quentin Johnston.
Where are Alec Pierce and Quentin Johnston being drafted?
Alec Pierce has an ADP around pick 96 (round 8), while Quentin Johnston goes closer to pick 112 (round 10).
Who is ranked higher, Alec Pierce or Quentin Johnston?
Expert consensus ranks Quentin Johnston (WR42) ahead of Alec Pierce (WR43) for 2026.
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