Alec Pierce vs Stefon Diggs
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
Strong edge · 86% confident
Stefon Diggs- Experts agree: consensus rank 89 vs 97
- More points per game: 12.4 vs 12.2
- Better positional rank: WR17 vs WR28
Alec Pierce carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Alec Pierce and Stefon Diggs are a common 2026 draft-day decision at wide receiver. Stefon Diggs holds the edge in expert consensus (WR41 to WR43). Alec Pierce typically comes off the board first, around pick 96 (round 8) to Stefon Diggs's pick 107. The 2026 projections give a modest edge: Alec Pierce at 178 PPR points (10.5 per game) versus Stefon Diggs at 157.
Last season Stefon Diggs carried the heavier workload (54% snap share, 102 touches to Alec Pierce's 84), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. Alec Pierce is the younger option (age 26), which tilts the long-term and dynasty edge. For a 2026 redraft, Stefon Diggs is the clear pick on stronger expert consensus and the bigger workload. Alec Pierce carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Head-to-head
| Stat | Pierce | Diggs |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 178 | 157 |
| Points / game | 12.2 | 12.4 |
| Games played | 15 | 17 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #97 | #89 |
| ADP | 96 | 107 |
| Positional rank | WR28 | WR17 |
| Snap share | 87% | 54% |
| Red-zone touches | 8 | 12 |
| Age | 26 | 32 |
| 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 Stefon Diggs.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Alec Pierce or Stefon Diggs in 2026?
Stefon Diggs is a clear call over Alec Pierce for 2026, on stronger expert consensus and the bigger workload. Alec Pierce carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Who is projected to score more, Alec Pierce or Stefon Diggs?
Alec Pierce carries the higher 2026 projection at 178 PPR points (10.5 per game), compared with 157 for Stefon Diggs.
Where are Alec Pierce and Stefon Diggs being drafted?
Alec Pierce has an ADP around pick 96 (round 8), while Stefon Diggs goes closer to pick 107 (round 9).
Who is ranked higher, Alec Pierce or Stefon Diggs?
Expert consensus ranks Stefon Diggs (WR41) ahead of Alec Pierce (WR43) for 2026.
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