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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Brandon Aiyuk vs Keon ColemanWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Brandon Aiyuk is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.8 PPG to Keon Coleman's 7.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Brandon Aiyuk is the better fantasy play this season.

Brandon Aiyuk is the better play on a neutral week. 11.8 PPG with 762 yards gives a reliable baseline. Keon Coleman at 7.0 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Brandon Aiyuk higher, but do not fade Keon Coleman entirely.

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

WRBuffalo Bills#59

Keon Coleman

PPG

7.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

404

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Brandon Aiyuk

Keon Coleman

Head to Head

11.8 PPG7.0 PPG

13 GP12 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Brandon Aiyuk: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Keon Coleman: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #59 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Brandon Aiyuk is producing at 54% of elite pace and Keon Coleman at 32%. That ranking gap means Keon Coleman carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Brandon Aiyuk vs Keon Coleman: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Brandon Aiyuk and Keon Coleman for your lineup, you are not alone. Brandon Aiyuk finished the 2025 season at 11.8 PPG for the San Francisco 49ers (13 games), and Keon Coleman averaged 7.0 for the Buffalo Bills (12 games).

That 4.8-point weekly advantage for Brandon Aiyuk is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Brandon Aiyuk turned 82 targets into 762 yards and 5 touchdowns, while Keon Coleman converted 59 looks into 404 yards and 4 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 Keon Coleman is off Week 7. 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

Brandon Aiyuk is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Keon Coleman is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Brandon Aiyuk (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Keon Coleman (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Brandon Aiyuk outscored Keon Coleman by a projected 82 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Brandon Aiyuk played 13 games in 2025 compared to Keon Coleman's 12. 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 Keon Coleman: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Brandon Aiyuk	Keon Coleman
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.8	7.0
Games Played	13	12
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	153	84
Receptions	58	38
Rec/Game	4.5	3.2
Receiving Yards	762	404
Rec Yds/Game	58.6	33.7
Receiving TDs	5	4
Targets	82	59
Target Share/Game	6.3	4.9
Age	-	23
Experience	-	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 9	Week 7

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Brandon Aiyuk at 11.8 PPG, 4.8 points per game above Keon Coleman's 7.0. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Brandon Aiyuk or Keon Coleman in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Brandon Aiyuk has the edge at 11.8 PPG compared to Keon Coleman's 7.0 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 Keon Coleman average in 2025?▾

Brandon Aiyuk averaged 11.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Keon Coleman averaged 7.0 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 4.8 points per game.

When are Brandon Aiyuk and Keon Coleman's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Brandon Aiyuk (SF) has a bye in Week 9, and Keon Coleman (BUF) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Brandon Aiyuk or Keon Coleman a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Brandon Aiyuk outscored Keon Coleman by 4.8 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.