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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Brandon Aiyuk vs Chris Godwin Jr.Who should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Brandon Aiyuk is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.8 PPG to Chris Godwin Jr.'s 7.4 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 4.4-PPG advantage is real (11.8 to 7.4), and Brandon Aiyuk's 5 touchdowns show scoring upside. Chris Godwin Jr. 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

WRTampa Bay Buccaneers#54

Chris Godwin Jr.

PPG

7.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

360

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Brandon Aiyuk

Chris Godwin Jr.

Head to Head

11.8 PPG7.4 PPG

13 GP9 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Brandon Aiyuk: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Chris Godwin Jr.: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #54 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Brandon Aiyuk is producing at 54% of elite pace and Chris Godwin Jr. at 34%. That ranking gap means Chris Godwin Jr. carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Brandon Aiyuk vs Chris Godwin Jr.: The Full Breakdown

Brandon Aiyuk and Chris Godwin Jr. 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 Chris Godwin Jr. posted 7.4 PPG in 9 appearances for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

A 4.4-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.

Target volume is the story here. Brandon Aiyuk saw 82 targets in 2025, while Chris Godwin Jr. drew 51. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Brandon Aiyuk, even in weeks where Chris Godwin Jr. posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

One scheduling note: Brandon Aiyuk is off Week 9 and Chris Godwin Jr. Week 10. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in wide receiver for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Brandon Aiyuk at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Chris Godwin Jr. 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. Chris Godwin Jr. (age 30) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Brandon Aiyuk outscored Chris Godwin Jr. by a projected 75 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Brandon Aiyuk played 13 games in 2025 compared to Chris Godwin Jr.'s 9. That durability gap means Brandon Aiyuk 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 Chris Godwin Jr.: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Brandon Aiyuk	Chris Godwin Jr.
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.8	7.4
Games Played	13	9
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	153	67
Receptions	58	33
Rec/Game	4.5	3.7
Receiving Yards	762	360
Rec Yds/Game	58.6	40.0
Receiving TDs	5	2
Targets	82	51
Target Share/Game	6.3	5.7
Age	-	30
Experience	-	8 yrs
Bye Week	Week 9	Week 10

Summary

Brandon Aiyuk outscored Chris Godwin Jr. by 4.4 PPG in 2025 (11.8 to 7.4). 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 Chris Godwin Jr. in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Brandon Aiyuk has the edge at 11.8 PPG compared to Chris Godwin Jr.'s 7.4 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 Chris Godwin Jr. average in 2025?▾

Brandon Aiyuk averaged 11.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Chris Godwin Jr. averaged 7.4 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 4.4 points per game.

When are Brandon Aiyuk and Chris Godwin Jr.'s bye weeks in 2026?▾

Brandon Aiyuk (SF) has a bye in Week 9, and Chris Godwin Jr. (TB) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Brandon Aiyuk or Chris Godwin Jr. a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Brandon Aiyuk outscored Chris Godwin Jr. by 4.4 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.