Dynasty Superflex baseline
Alec Pierce
IND · WR48 · age 26.5
232#123 overall
Head-to-head // WRRelease ftt-20261102T132852Z
Alec Pierce or Josh Downs: who has more dynasty value?
The short answer
Alec Pierce and Josh Downs are in the same current dynasty Superflex tier: 232 versus 234, a 0.9% 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 · WR45 · age 25.2
234#120 overall
Latest usage // through Week 8
What changed on the field?
Recent workload and listed availability add context to the market price. They describe what happened; they do not predict the next game.
Week 2 · vs. KC
Alec Pierce
- PPR points
- 2.1 Latest game
- Targets
- 1 -5 from the prior recorded week
- Snap share
- 26% Latest game
Listed availability: Week 3: Out · Heel.
See the Week 2 WR usage report →Week 8 · vs. JAX
Josh Downs
- PPR points
- 12.3 Latest game
- Targets
- 5 +1 from the prior recorded week
- Snap share
- 75% Latest game
Listed availability: Week 6: Full · Not injury related - resting player.
See the Week 8 WR usage report →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. | 232 | 234 | Same tier |
| Dynasty 1QB ⓘOne starting quarterback; 4-point passing TDs and Standard scoring. | 294 | 291 | Same tier |
| Superflex TEP ⓘSuperflex with an additional tight end reception premium. | 232 | 234 | Same tier |
| Redraft 1QB ⓘCurrent-season value only; one quarterback and Standard scoring. | 27 | 56 | Josh Downs +29 |
Format verdict // The leader changes across formats. There is no defensible format-free winner; use the row that matches your league.
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. | 232 | 234 | Same tier |
| Half PPR ⓘEach reception scores 0.5 points. | 227 | 237 | Same tier |
| Full PPR ⓘEach reception scores one point. | 219 | 238 | Josh Downs +19 |
Scoring verdict: No leader flip appears in the displayed scoring settings. The gap ranges from 2 to 19 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
WR48- 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
WR45- 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
Treat the gap like a tiebreaker.
Use the reception row matching the league and keep any balancing piece small unless the current market and redraft context point the same way.
Yes, the current baseline supports treating Alec Pierce and Josh Downs as straight-up trade peers. A manager can still prefer either side, but the model does not support a large automatic add. Recent usage and listed availability provide context, but starting-lineup need and manager-specific preference remain outside the model.
Direct answers
Comparison FAQ
Who is worth more in dynasty: Alec Pierce or Josh Downs?
Alec Pierce and Josh Downs are in the same current dynasty Superflex tier: 232 versus 234, a 0.9% gap.
Should I trade Alec Pierce for Josh Downs straight up?
Yes, the current baseline supports treating Alec Pierce and Josh Downs as straight-up trade peers. A manager can still prefer either side, but the model does not support a large automatic add.
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 19 value points, so scoring can still change the price.
Why do Superflex and 1QB values differ?
Quarterback scarcity changes enough across the displayed formats to change which side leads. Use the row matching your league rather than the universal baseline.
Same-position decisions