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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Brandon Aiyuk vs Cedric TillmanWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Brandon Aiyuk is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.8 PPG to Cedric Tillman's 8.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Brandon Aiyuk is the better fantasy play this season.

Brandon Aiyuk has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 3.6-PPG advantage is real (11.8 to 8.2), and Brandon Aiyuk's 5 touchdowns show scoring upside. Cedric Tillman is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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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

WRCleveland Browns#99

Cedric Tillman

PPG

8.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

612

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Brandon Aiyuk

Cedric Tillman

Head to Head

11.8 PPG8.2 PPG

13 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Brandon Aiyuk: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Cedric Tillman: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Brandon Aiyuk is producing at 54% of elite pace and Cedric Tillman at 37%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Brandon Aiyuk vs Cedric Tillman: The Full Breakdown

Brandon Aiyuk and Cedric Tillman are both viable fantasy wide receivers heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Brandon Aiyuk averaged 11.8 PPG across 13 games with the San Francisco 49ers, while Cedric Tillman posted 8.2 PPG in 14 appearances for the Cleveland Browns.

A 3.6-PPG gap gives Brandon Aiyuk the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Brandon Aiyuk turned 82 targets into 762 yards and 5 touchdowns, while Cedric Tillman converted 78 looks into 612 yards and 4 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

Brandon Aiyuk has his bye in Week 9, and Cedric Tillman rests in Week 10. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at wide receiver for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Brandon Aiyuk at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Cedric Tillman is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Brandon Aiyuk (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Cedric Tillman (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Brandon Aiyuk outscored Cedric Tillman by a projected 61 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Cedric Tillman played 14 games in 2025 compared to Brandon Aiyuk's 13. That durability gap means Cedric Tillman contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Brandon Aiyuk scored 5 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Brandon Aiyuk saw 82 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Brandon Aiyuk vs Cedric Tillman: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Brandon Aiyuk	Cedric Tillman
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.8	8.2
Games Played	13	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	153	115
Receptions	58	50
Rec/Game	4.5	3.6
Receiving Yards	762	612
Rec Yds/Game	58.6	43.7
Receiving TDs	5	4
Targets	82	78
Target Share/Game	6.3	5.6
Bye Week	Week 9	Week 10

Summary

Brandon Aiyuk outscored Cedric Tillman by 3.6 PPG in 2025 (11.8 to 8.2). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Brandon Aiyuk or Cedric Tillman in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Brandon Aiyuk has the edge at 11.8 PPG compared to Cedric Tillman's 8.2 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 Cedric Tillman average in 2025?▾

Brandon Aiyuk averaged 11.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Cedric Tillman averaged 8.2 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 3.6 points per game.

When are Brandon Aiyuk and Cedric Tillman's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Brandon Aiyuk (SF) has a bye in Week 9, and Cedric Tillman (CLE) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Brandon Aiyuk or Cedric Tillman a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Brandon Aiyuk outscored Cedric Tillman by 3.6 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.