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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Brandon Aiyuk vs Jameson WilliamsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Brandon Aiyuk is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.8 PPG to Jameson Williams's 11.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Brandon Aiyuk is the better fantasy play this season.

This one is genuinely close. Brandon Aiyuk edges Jameson Williams by 0.8 PPG, but both are in the same production tier. The decision comes down to weekly matchup, not season-long resume. If you are choosing between them in a draft, Brandon Aiyuk goes slightly earlier based on volume, but do not reach for the difference.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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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

WRDetroit Lions#19

Jameson Williams

PPG

11.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,117

Rec TDs

Targets

102

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Brandon Aiyuk

Jameson Williams

Head to Head

11.8 PPG11.0 PPG

13 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Brandon Aiyuk: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Jameson Williams: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #19 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Brandon Aiyuk is producing at 54% of elite pace and Jameson Williams at 50%. That ranking gap means Jameson Williams carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Brandon Aiyuk vs Jameson Williams: The Full Breakdown

Brandon Aiyuk (11.8 PPG) and Jameson Williams (11.0 PPG) produced nearly identical fantasy numbers in 2025. When two wide receivers are this close on a per-game basis, the weekly matchup matters more than the season-long resume. Brandon Aiyuk played 13 games for the San Francisco 49ers; Jameson Williams suited up 17 times for the Detroit Lions.

A 0.8-point per-game gap over a full season is essentially noise. It means one extra catch, one fewer target, or a single broken play away from flipping the script. For a weekly start/sit call between these two, matchup analysis matters far more than the season line.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Brandon Aiyuk turned 82 targets into 762 yards and 5 touchdowns, while Jameson Williams converted 102 looks into 1117 yards and 7 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Brandon Aiyuk sits Week 9 while Jameson Williams is off Week 6. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

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. Jameson Williams (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Brandon Aiyuk outscored Jameson Williams by a projected 14 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jameson Williams played 17 games in 2025 compared to Brandon Aiyuk's 13. That durability gap means Jameson Williams contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Jameson Williams scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Jameson Williams saw 102 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 Jameson Williams: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Brandon Aiyuk	Jameson Williams
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.8	11.0
Games Played	13	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	153	187
Receptions	58	65
Rec/Game	4.5	3.8
Receiving Yards	762	1,117
Rec Yds/Game	58.6	65.7
Receiving TDs	5	7
Targets	82	102
Target Share/Game	6.3	6.0
Age	-	25
Experience	-	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 9	Week 6

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Brandon Aiyuk holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 11.8 points per game. Jameson Williams averaged 11.0 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 Jameson Williams in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Brandon Aiyuk has the edge at 11.8 PPG compared to Jameson Williams's 11.0 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 Jameson Williams average in 2025?▾

Brandon Aiyuk averaged 11.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Jameson Williams averaged 11.0 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 0.8 points per game.

When are Brandon Aiyuk and Jameson Williams's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Brandon Aiyuk (SF) has a bye in Week 9, and Jameson Williams (DET) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Brandon Aiyuk or Jameson Williams a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Brandon Aiyuk outscored Jameson Williams by 0.8 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.