J.K. Dobbins
vs Alec Pierce

“Dobbins was forced to leave Denver’s matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars after suffering a hamstring injury during the second half. He immediately headed to the medical tent and was eventually ruled questionable to return, finishing the day with 10 carries for 36 yards. The injury leaves Denver’s backfield in a difficult spot, especially with RJ Harvey already inactive due to his own hamstring issue.”

“RJ Harvey and J.K. Dobbins were a complementary backfield in 2025.”

“Coleman makes sense as an RB4 option to begin the season and could move into RB2 territory later in the season if J.K. Dobbins misses time again.”

“Before he was forced to the sidelines with an injury, Dobbins averaged 16 touches and 81 yards per game, as well as five yards per attempt, subverting what many thought would be an RJ Harvey takeover year.”

“Despite selecting running backs on the second day of the past two drafts, the Broncos and HC Sean Payton opted to bring back injury-prone RB J.K. Dobbins, who continues to dominate when healthy. "Dobbins was a priority, ahead of all others," Payton said.”

“The team obviously values Dobbins, who has been excellent for the Broncos when on the field. Back in March, they extended him for two more years, guaranteeing him $8 million and including incentives that could push the contract's maximum value to $20 million.”

“Dobbins is coming back on a two-year $20 million contract.”

“Alec Pierce would continue to operate as the intermediate-to-downfield threat, with Downs soaking up targets underneath, along with tight end Tyler Warren .”

“Alec Pierce stepped up in 2025, and the Colts added Tyler Warren in the draft, providing Pittman with more target competition.”

“Alec Pierce has seen his ECR slip a bit as he has been slow to recover from offseason ankle surgery. Now ranked as a seventh round target as opposed to a fifth round target, Pierce could see his ECR fall further if there is a lack of positive news regarding his recovery development leading up to Labor Day.”

“, and Alec Pierce is banged up. Jones is coming back from an Achilles injury.”

“Alec Pierce signed a massive $100+ million deal to be the No. 1 WR for the Colts. He caught just 47 passes last year, but went for over 1,000 yards. With Daniel Jones seemingly ready to go and Michael Pittman Jr. shipped out of town, Pierce is in for a big-time season once he’s healthy and on the field even with the addition of Keenan Allen.”

“There is a clear path where both Tucker Kraft and Alec Pierce lead their team in targets and receptions if they can stay healthy.”

“Tyler Warren ’s rookie season and Alec Pierce ’s contract are reasons to believe that the Colts’ offense can continue to get better around Taylor, making his job much easier.”

“But what if I told you that Alec Pierce’s 2025 campaign was just his 2024 campaign, but on more targets? Pierce led the NFL in yards per reception in each of the last two seasons (22.3 in 2024, 21.3 in 2024), and his yards per target were identical .”

“Alec Pierce (WR – IND) Pierce is going as the WR32, 74th overall, not a bad range for a player who flashed real ceiling outcomes last year, but there’s real reason for caution. He’s working back from a foot injury and has indicated he might not be fully ready until September.”

“Alec Pierce has sustained three recorded concussions, and his hype train is full steam following the news of his new contract. Pierce is almost two months older than Olave and was drafted the same year.”

“Still, considering the money Pierce was given and his natural big-play ability, plus the departure of Pittman, Pierce could be a fantasy WR1 this season. He’s currently going off the board as the WR37 in PPR leagues.”

“Alec Pierce is a favorite draft target in the eighth round based on ADP.”