Numbers don't lie, but rarely do they tell the full story, especially when it comes to football – and even more so when it comes to Alec Pierce.

Pierce has built a reputation as one of the NFL's premier deep threats, and while that remains true – he's averaging a league-high 20.9 yards per catch this season – to reduce the wide receiver to just that does a disservice to the rest of his game.

Even in 2024, Pierce's breakout year statistically, his intangibles were just as important as his eye-popping numbers. His work ethic, motivation and competitiveness made him invaluable. It just so happened that his whopping 22.3 yards per catch and career-high seven touchdowns were able to reflect that.

But with Pierce, you have to watch the tape to even begin to understand how improbable some of h

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