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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Brandon Aiyuk vs Jake TongesWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Brandon Aiyuk is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.8 PPG to Jake Tonges's 8.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Brandon Aiyuk is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Brandon Aiyuk (11.8 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Jake Tonges (8.5 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#99PPG LEADER

Brandon Aiyuk

PPG

11.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

762

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 9

TESan Francisco 49ers#15

Jake Tonges

PPG

8.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

293

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Brandon Aiyuk

Jake Tonges

Head to Head

11.8 PPG8.5 PPG

13 GP9 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Brandon Aiyuk: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Jake Tonges: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #15 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 3 (Flex/Starter) TE in most league formats.

Brandon Aiyuk vs Jake Tonges: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Brandon Aiyuk (WR, San Francisco 49ers) against Jake Tonges (TE, San Francisco 49ers) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Brandon Aiyuk averaged 11.8 PPG in 2025 over 13 games, while Jake Tonges posted 8.5 PPG across 9 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, Jake Tonges in Week 8. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Brandon Aiyuk at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Jake Tonges 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. Jake Tonges (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Brandon Aiyuk outscored Jake Tonges by a projected 56 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Brandon Aiyuk played 13 games in 2025 compared to Jake Tonges'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 Jake Tonges: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Brandon Aiyuk	Jake Tonges
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.8	8.5
Games Played	13	9
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	153	77
Receptions	58	34
Rec/Game	4.5	3.8
Receiving Yards	762	293
Rec Yds/Game	58.6	32.6
Receiving TDs	5	5
Targets	82	46
Target Share/Game	6.3	5.1
Age	-	26
Experience	-	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 9	Week 8

Summary

Brandon Aiyuk outscored Jake Tonges by 3.3 PPG in 2025 (11.8 to 8.5). 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 Jake Tonges in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Brandon Aiyuk has the edge at 11.8 PPG compared to Jake Tonges's 8.5 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 Jake Tonges average in 2025?▾

Brandon Aiyuk averaged 11.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Jake Tonges averaged 8.5 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 3.3 points per game.

When are Brandon Aiyuk and Jake Tonges's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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