It is a nice change of pace in New England at this point in the season to be focused on the playoffs rather than already looking ahead to free agency and the NFL Draft. But that doesn't mean it's too early to eye some of the top candidates that will inevitably be on their radar, including a wide receiver like Alec Pierce.
The receiving corps is certainly going into the 2026 offseason much better equipped than in recent years, as the entire roster is under contract for next year. That makes their needs a bit less dire, yet when a 1,000+-yard receiver hits the market for the first time, there's no reason for the Patriots to pass on possibly getting him in the door.