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Brandon Aiyuk vs Drake LondonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Drake London is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.0 PPG to Brandon Aiyuk's 11.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Drake London is the better fantasy play this season.

Drake London has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.2-PPG advantage is real (14.0 to 11.8), and Drake London's 7 touchdowns show scoring upside. Brandon Aiyuk 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#99
Brandon Aiyuk
PPG
11.8
Games
13
Rec
58
Rec Yds
762
Rec TDs
5
Targets
82
Bye
Week 9
WRAtlanta Falcons#7PPG LEADER
Drake London
PPG
14.0
Games
12
Rec
68
Rec Yds
919
Rec TDs
7
Targets
112
Bye
Week 11

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Brandon Aiyuk
Drake London

Head to Head

11.8 PPG14.0 PPG
13 GP12 GP
Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Brandon Aiyuk: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Drake London: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #7 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Brandon Aiyuk is producing at 54% of elite pace and Drake London at 64%. That ranking gap means Drake London carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Brandon Aiyuk vs Drake London: The Full Breakdown

Brandon Aiyuk and Drake London 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 Drake London posted 14.0 PPG in 12 appearances for the Atlanta Falcons.

A 2.2-PPG gap gives Drake London 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. Drake London saw 112 targets in 2025, while Brandon Aiyuk drew 82. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Drake London, even in weeks where Brandon Aiyuk posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Brandon Aiyuk has his bye in Week 9, and Drake London rests in Week 11. 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. Drake London (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

  • Drake London outscored Brandon Aiyuk by a projected 37 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Brandon Aiyuk played 13 games in 2025 compared to Drake London's 12. That durability gap means Brandon Aiyuk contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
  • Drake London scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
  • Drake London saw 112 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 Drake London: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatBrandon AiyukDrake London
PPG (Half-PPR)11.814.0
Games Played1312
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)153168
Receptions5868
Rec/Game4.55.7
Receiving Yards762919
Rec Yds/Game58.676.6
Receiving TDs57
Targets82112
Target Share/Game6.39.3
Age-24
Experience-3 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 9Week 11

Summary

Drake London outscored Brandon Aiyuk by 2.2 PPG in 2025 (14.0 to 11.8). 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 Drake London in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Drake London has the edge at 14.0 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 Drake London average in 2025?

Brandon Aiyuk averaged 11.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Drake London averaged 14.0 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 2.2 points per game.

When are Brandon Aiyuk and Drake London's bye weeks in 2026?

Brandon Aiyuk (SF) has a bye in Week 9, and Drake London (ATL) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Brandon Aiyuk or Drake London a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?

Drake London outscored Brandon Aiyuk by 2.2 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.

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