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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Brandon Aiyuk vs Diontae JohnsonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Brandon Aiyuk is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.8 PPG to Diontae Johnson's 9.3 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 2.5-PPG advantage is real (11.8 to 9.3), and Brandon Aiyuk's 5 touchdowns show scoring upside. Diontae Johnson 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

WRBaltimore Ravens#99

Diontae Johnson

PPG

9.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

712

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Brandon Aiyuk

Diontae Johnson

Head to Head

11.8 PPG9.3 PPG

13 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Brandon Aiyuk: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Diontae Johnson: 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 Diontae Johnson at 42%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Brandon Aiyuk vs Diontae Johnson: The Full Breakdown

Two wide receivers who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Brandon Aiyuk (San Francisco 49ers) finished the 2025 season averaging 11.8 fantasy points per game in 13 games. Diontae Johnson (Baltimore Ravens) came in at 9.3 PPG over 15 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Brandon Aiyuk carries a 2.5-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Brandon Aiyuk turned 82 targets into 762 yards and 5 touchdowns, while Diontae Johnson converted 95 looks into 712 yards and 3 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 Diontae Johnson rests in Week 14. 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

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. Diontae Johnson (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Brandon Aiyuk outscored Diontae Johnson by a projected 43 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Diontae Johnson played 15 games in 2025 compared to Brandon Aiyuk's 13. That durability gap means Diontae Johnson 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.
•Diontae Johnson saw 95 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 Diontae Johnson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Brandon Aiyuk	Diontae Johnson
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.8	9.3
Games Played	13	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	153	140
Receptions	58	60
Rec/Game	4.5	4.0
Receiving Yards	762	712
Rec Yds/Game	58.6	47.5
Receiving TDs	5	3
Targets	82	95
Target Share/Game	6.3	6.3
Bye Week	Week 9	Week 14

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Brandon Aiyuk holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 11.8 points per game. Diontae Johnson averaged 9.3 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Brandon Aiyuk or Diontae Johnson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Brandon Aiyuk has the edge at 11.8 PPG compared to Diontae Johnson's 9.3 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 Diontae Johnson average in 2025?▾

Brandon Aiyuk averaged 11.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Diontae Johnson averaged 9.3 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 2.5 points per game.

When are Brandon Aiyuk and Diontae Johnson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Brandon Aiyuk or Diontae Johnson a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Brandon Aiyuk outscored Diontae Johnson by 2.5 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.