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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Brandon Aiyuk vs Chase BrownWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Chase Brown is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.6 PPG to Brandon Aiyuk's 11.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Chase Brown is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Chase Brown (14.6 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Brandon Aiyuk (11.8 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.

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

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WRSan Francisco 49ers#99

Brandon Aiyuk

PPG

11.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

762

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 9

RBCincinnati Bengals#9PPG LEADER

Chase Brown

PPG

14.6

Games

Rush Yds

1,019

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

437

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Brandon Aiyuk

Chase Brown

Head to Head

11.8 PPG14.6 PPG

13 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Brandon Aiyuk: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Chase Brown: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) RB (ranked #9 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 2 (Strong Starter) RB in most league formats.

Brandon Aiyuk vs Chase Brown: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Brandon Aiyuk (WR, San Francisco 49ers) against Chase Brown (RB, Cincinnati Bengals) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Brandon Aiyuk averaged 11.8 PPG in 2025 over 13 games, while Chase Brown posted 14.6 PPG across 17 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, Chase Brown in Week 6. 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. Chase Brown (age 26) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Chase Brown outscored Brandon Aiyuk by a projected 48 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Chase Brown played 17 games in 2025 compared to Brandon Aiyuk's 13. That durability gap means Chase Brown contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Chase Brown scored 11 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Chase Brown saw 88 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 Chase Brown: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Brandon Aiyuk	Chase Brown
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.8	14.6
Games Played	13	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	153	248
Rushing Yards	0	1,019
Rush Yds/Game	0.0	59.9
Rushing TDs	0	6
Receptions	58	69
Receiving Yards	762	437
Targets	82	88
Total TDs	5	11
Age	-	26
Experience	-	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 9	Week 6

Summary

14.6 PPG for Chase Brown versus 11.8 for Brandon Aiyuk in 2025. The baseline favors Chase Brown, 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 Chase Brown in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Chase Brown has the edge at 14.6 PPG compared to Brandon Aiyuk's 11.8 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 Chase Brown average in 2025?▾

Brandon Aiyuk averaged 11.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Chase Brown averaged 14.6 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 2.8 points per game.

When are Brandon Aiyuk and Chase Brown's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Brandon Aiyuk (SF) has a bye in Week 9, and Chase Brown (CIN) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.