Dynasty Superflex baseline
Alec Pierce
IND · WR45 · age 26.4
188#114 overall
Head-to-head // WRRelease ftt-20260913T165752Z
Alec Pierce or Josh Downs: who has more dynasty value?
The short answer
Alec Pierce is currently worth more than Josh Downs in dynasty Superflex: 188 versus 174, a 7.4% gap.
This same-team receiver decision is built to reveal whether reception scoring separates two different production profiles. Standard, Half PPR, Full PPR, dynasty, and redraft stay visible rather than collapsing role assumptions into one ranking.
Dynasty Superflex baseline
Josh Downs
IND · WR47 · age 25.1
174#119 overall
Same players // four markets
What changes in Superflex, 1QB, TEP, and redraft?
These rows change one major market context at a time. Hover or focus the dotted labels for a plain-language definition. Values share one 0–1,000 composite scale.
| League setting | Alec Pierce | Josh Downs | Current answer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dynasty Superflex ⓘTwo QB-eligible starting slots; 4-point passing TDs and Standard scoring. | 188 | 174 | Alec Pierce +14 |
| Dynasty 1QB ⓘOne starting quarterback; 4-point passing TDs and Standard scoring. | 175 | 161 | Alec Pierce +14 |
| Superflex TEP ⓘSuperflex with an additional tight end reception premium. | 188 | 174 | Alec Pierce +14 |
| Redraft 1QB ⓘCurrent-season value only; one quarterback and Standard scoring. | 85 | 61 | Alec Pierce +24 |
Format verdict // The same player leads all four markets, but the gap ranges from 14 to 24 points. Format still changes the price.
Reception scoring // player-level
Does standard, half PPR, or full PPR change it?
PPR means points per reception: zero in standard, 0.5 in half PPR, and one in full PPR. Each adjustment is measured relative to a same-position replacement player.
| League setting | Alec Pierce | Josh Downs | Current answer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard ⓘReceptions score zero points; yards and touchdowns still score normally. | 188 | 174 | Alec Pierce +14 |
| Half PPR ⓘEach reception scores 0.5 points. | 187 | 179 | Same tier |
| Full PPR ⓘEach reception scores one point. | 184 | 182 | Same tier |
Scoring verdict: No leader flip appears in the displayed scoring settings. The gap ranges from 2 to 14 value points, so scoring can still change the price.
Observed production // 2025
The evidence underneath the market answer.
These are descriptive season results, not projections. Missing upstream fields remain visibly unavailable instead of being guessed.
Alec Pierce
WR45- Fantasy points/game
- 12.2
- Consistency grade
- C
- Targets/game
- 5.6
- Receptions/game
- 3.1
- Receiving yards/game
- 66.9
- Catch rate
- 56.0%
Josh Downs
WR47- Fantasy points/game
- 8.5
- Consistency grade
- F
- Targets/game
- 5.5
- Receptions/game
- 3.6
- Receiving yards/game
- 35.4
- Catch rate
- 65.9%
Decision rule
Start with Alec Pierce's edge.
Use the reception row matching the league and keep any balancing piece small unless the current market and redraft context point the same way.
Not at the baseline price. Alec Pierce holds the larger current value, so a straight swap gives up a 7.4% market edge before roster fit is considered. Injury status, starting-lineup need, and manager-specific preference are outside this model.
Direct answers
Comparison FAQ
Who is worth more in dynasty: Alec Pierce or Josh Downs?
Alec Pierce is currently worth more than Josh Downs in dynasty Superflex: 188 versus 174, a 7.4% gap.
Should I trade Alec Pierce for Josh Downs straight up?
Not at the baseline price. Alec Pierce holds the larger current value, so a straight swap gives up a 7.4% market edge before roster fit is considered.
Does scoring change the Alec Pierce vs. Josh Downs comparison?
No leader flip appears in the displayed scoring settings. The gap ranges from 2 to 14 value points, so scoring can still change the price.
Why do Superflex and 1QB values differ?
Superflex makes starting quarterbacks scarcer, while 1QB pushes replacement closer to the starters. The displayed format gap ranges from 14 to 24 value points.
Same-position decisions