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Newer update on Alec Pierce: Alec Pierce injury update: Not practicing in Week 7 (heel)

Alec Pierce (heel) won't practice this week

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce will not practice this week as he continues to deal with a heel injury.

By Cole Hartwell

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce will not practice this week as he continues to deal with a heel injury, according to Underdog NFL. Pierce has been on injured reserve with the heel issue.

What happened

Pierce won’t return to practice ahead of Week 7, according to RotoBaller. He originally aggravated the heel injury in Week 2 and has missed Weeks 3 and 4.

Context

Pierce was placed on injured reserve with a heel injury and is eligible to return in Week 7. In his two games this season, he has 12.2 PPR points on seven targets, five receptions and 72 receiving yards. He led the NFL in yards per reception in 2025 among qualifying receivers, with over 21.3 yards per reception.

The Colts’ wide receiver depth chart is led by Josh Downs, who has 53.6 PPR points in six games. Keenan Allen has 54.7 PPR points in five games, and Laquon Treadwell has 30.8 PPR points in six games.

Timeline

On Oct. 7, Fantasy Football Desk reported that Pierce aggravated the heel issue in Week 2 and had missed Weeks 3 and 4. He was eligible to return in Week 7.

What’s next

RotoBaller expects Pierce to return within the next two weeks, with a Week 9 return date more reasonable than Week 8. Pierce should immediately return as the WR1 when healthy, according to RotoBaller.

Alec Pierce (heel) won't practice this week.

🏈 Fantasy impact

Pierce is not practicing this week, so fantasy managers should not plan on having him in lineups for Week 7. With Pierce out, Josh Downs and Keenan Allen have led the Colts’ receiving corps, with Downs putting up 53.6 PPR points in six games and Allen 54.7 PPR points in five. Laquon Treadwell (30.8 PPR points) has also been involved. Pierce remains a hold in fantasy leagues as a potential WR2 when he returns, and RotoBaller suggests he is a solid buy-low in redraft leagues.

Quick answers

Will Alec Pierce play in Week 7?

Pierce won't practice this week, and RotoBaller says it's highly unlikely he plays in Week 7.

Sources

  1. Player data (Sleeper)
  2. Indianapolis Colts depth chart, WR (Sleeper)
  3. Alec Pierce (Heel) on IR, Eligible to Return Week 7 (Fantasy Football Desk)
  4. When Is Alec Pierce Coming Back - Week 7 Fantasy Football Injury Return Update (2026) (RotoBaller)
  5. Alec Pierce (heel) won't practice this week. (X (@UnderdogNFL))

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