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Brandon Aiyuk or Deebo Samuel Sr.Who should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Heads up: Brandon Aiyuk is listed out and Deebo Samuel Sr. is listed out (hamstring) as of . The call below weighs season production, not this week's status.

Brandon Aiyuk is a San Francisco 49ers wide receiver who averaged 11.8 fantasy points per game across 13 games in 2026. Deebo Samuel Sr. is a San Francisco 49ers wide receiver who averaged 10.5 fantasy points per game across 5 games in 2026. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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WRSan Francisco 49ers
Brandon Aiyuk
PPG
11.8
Games
13
Rec
58
Rec Yds
762
Rec TDs
5
Targets
82
Bye
Week 9
WRSan Francisco 49ers#26 WR
Deebo Samuel Sr.
PPG
10.5
Games
5
Rec
16
Rec Yds
206
Rec TDs
3
Targets
20
Bye
Week 8

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Brandon Aiyuk vs Deebo Samuel Sr.: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatBrandon AiyukDeebo Samuel Sr.
PPG (Half-PPR)11.810.5
Games Played135
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)15353
Receptions5816
Rec/Game4.53.2
Receiving Yards762206
Rec Yds/Game58.641.2
Receiving TDs53
Targets8220
Target Share/Game6.34.0
Age-30
Experience-7 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 9Week 8

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Brandon Aiyuk or Deebo Samuel Sr. in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel Sr. is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Brandon Aiyuk averaged 11.8 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Deebo Samuel Sr. averaged 10.5.

Should I draft Brandon Aiyuk or Deebo Samuel Sr. in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Brandon Aiyuk averaged 11.8 fantasy points per game across 13 games in 2026, and Deebo Samuel Sr. averaged 10.5 across 5. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel Sr. average in 2026?▾

Brandon Aiyuk averaged 11.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2026. Deebo Samuel Sr. averaged 10.5 PPG over 5 games. That is a difference of 1.3 points per game.

When are Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel Sr.'s bye weeks in 2026?▾

Brandon Aiyuk (SF) has a bye in Week 9, and Deebo Samuel Sr. (SF) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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