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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Brandon Aiyuk vs J.K. DobbinsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Brandon Aiyuk is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.8 PPG to J.K. Dobbins's 11.0 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. J.K. Dobbins (11.0 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.

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

RBDenver Broncos#25

J.K. Dobbins

PPG

11.0

Games

Rush Yds

772

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Brandon Aiyuk

J.K. Dobbins

Head to Head

11.8 PPG11.0 PPG

13 GP10 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Brandon Aiyuk: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). J.K. Dobbins: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #25 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 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB in most league formats.

Brandon Aiyuk vs J.K. Dobbins: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Brandon Aiyuk (WR, San Francisco 49ers) against J.K. Dobbins (RB, Denver Broncos) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Brandon Aiyuk averaged 11.8 PPG in 2025 over 13 games, while J.K. Dobbins posted 11.0 PPG across 10 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, J.K. Dobbins in Week 10. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

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. J.K. Dobbins (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Brandon Aiyuk outscored J.K. Dobbins by a projected 14 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Brandon Aiyuk played 13 games in 2025 compared to J.K. Dobbins's 10. 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 J.K. Dobbins: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Brandon Aiyuk	J.K. Dobbins
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.8	11.0
Games Played	13	10
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	153	110
Rushing Yards	0	772
Rush Yds/Game	0.0	77.2
Rushing TDs	0	4
Receptions	58	11
Receiving Yards	762	37
Targets	82	14
Total TDs	5	4
Age	-	27
Experience	-	5 yrs
Bye Week	Week 9	Week 10

Summary

11.8 PPG for Brandon Aiyuk versus 11.0 for J.K. Dobbins in 2025. The baseline favors Brandon Aiyuk, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Brandon Aiyuk or J.K. Dobbins in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Brandon Aiyuk has the edge at 11.8 PPG compared to J.K. Dobbins'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 J.K. Dobbins average in 2025?▾

Brandon Aiyuk averaged 11.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. J.K. Dobbins averaged 11.0 PPG over 10 games. That is a difference of 0.8 points per game.

When are Brandon Aiyuk and J.K. Dobbins's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Brandon Aiyuk (SF) has a bye in Week 9, and J.K. Dobbins (DEN) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.