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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Brandon Aiyuk vs Brian RobinsonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Brandon Aiyuk is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.8 PPG to Brian Robinson's 11.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Brandon Aiyuk is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Brandon Aiyuk (11.8 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Brian Robinson (11.5 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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WRSan Francisco 49ers#99PPG LEADER

Brandon Aiyuk

PPG

11.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

762

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 9

RBWashington Commanders#99

Brian Robinson

PPG

11.5

Games

Rush Yds

878

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

132

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Brandon Aiyuk

Brian Robinson

Head to Head

11.8 PPG11.5 PPG

13 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Brandon Aiyuk: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Brian Robinson: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 5 (Deep League) WR is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 5 (Deep League) RB in most league formats.

Brandon Aiyuk vs Brian Robinson: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Brandon Aiyuk (WR, San Francisco 49ers) against Brian Robinson (RB, Washington Commanders) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Brandon Aiyuk averaged 11.8 PPG in 2025 over 13 games, while Brian Robinson posted 11.5 PPG across 16 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Brandon Aiyuk has his bye in Week 9, Brian Robinson in Week 14. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Brandon Aiyuk (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Brian Robinson (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Brandon Aiyuk outscored Brian Robinson by a projected 5 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Brian Robinson played 16 games in 2025 compared to Brandon Aiyuk's 13. That durability gap means Brian Robinson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Brian Robinson scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Brandon Aiyuk vs Brian Robinson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Brandon Aiyuk	Brian Robinson
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.8	11.5
Games Played	13	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	153	184
Rushing Yards	0	878
Rush Yds/Game	0.0	54.9
Rushing TDs	0	7
Receptions	58	18
Receiving Yards	762	132
Targets	82	0
Total TDs	5	7
Bye Week	Week 9	Week 14

Summary

11.8 PPG for Brandon Aiyuk versus 11.5 for Brian Robinson in 2025. The baseline favors Brandon Aiyuk, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Brandon Aiyuk or Brian Robinson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Brandon Aiyuk has the edge at 11.8 PPG compared to Brian Robinson's 11.5 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Brandon Aiyuk and Brian Robinson average in 2025?▾

Brandon Aiyuk averaged 11.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Brian Robinson averaged 11.5 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 0.3 points per game.

When are Brandon Aiyuk and Brian Robinson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Brandon Aiyuk (SF) has a bye in Week 9, and Brian Robinson (WAS) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.