Alec Pierce of the Indianapolis Colts remains sidelined due to an ankle injury, and there is no clear timeline for his return.
Pierce's continued absence with no firm return timeline keeps him unrosterable in most formats this week and clouds his outlook going forward, especially since ankle injuries for burner-type receivers can linger and sap explosiveness even after a return. The bigger fantasy story is the ripple effect in Indianapolis' passing game: Josh Downs and Adonai Mitchell both see expanded roles and target share, with Mitchell in particular positioned to absorb Pierce's vertical/deep-shot role given his similar downfield skill set, while Downs continues to benefit as the primary slot/underneath option in Anthony Richardson's or Daniel Jones' offense. Michael Pittman Jr. remains the clear WR1 regardless, but his target volume could tick up marginally too.
When will Alec Pierce return? That's a question the Indianapolis Colts are struggling to answer as the WR deals with an ankle injury.