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Brandon Aiyuk or Michael MayerWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Heads up: Brandon Aiyuk is listed out as of . The call below weighs season production, not this week's status.

Brandon Aiyuk is a San Francisco 49ers wide receiver who averaged 11.8 fantasy points per game across 13 games in 2026. Michael Mayer is a Las Vegas Raiders tight end who averaged 7.8 fantasy points per game across 6 games in 2026. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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WRSan Francisco 49ers
Brandon Aiyuk
PPG
11.8
Games
13
Rec
58
Rec Yds
762
Rec TDs
5
Targets
82
Bye
Week 9
TELas Vegas Raiders#14 TE
Michael Mayer
PPG
7.8
Games
6
Rec
28
Rec Yds
266
Rec TDs
1
Targets
34
Bye
Week 13

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Brandon Aiyuk vs Michael Mayer: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatBrandon AiyukMichael Mayer
PPG (Half-PPR)11.87.8
Games Played136
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)15347
Receptions5828
Rec/Game4.54.7
Receiving Yards762266
Rec Yds/Game58.644.3
Receiving TDs51
Targets8234
Target Share/Game6.35.7
Age-25
Experience-3 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 9Week 13

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Brandon Aiyuk or Michael Mayer in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Brandon Aiyuk and Michael Mayer is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Brandon Aiyuk averaged 11.8 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Michael Mayer averaged 7.8.

Should I draft Brandon Aiyuk or Michael Mayer in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Brandon Aiyuk averaged 11.8 fantasy points per game across 13 games in 2026, and Michael Mayer averaged 7.8 across 6. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Brandon Aiyuk and Michael Mayer average in 2026?▾

Brandon Aiyuk averaged 11.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2026. Michael Mayer averaged 7.8 PPG over 6 games. That is a difference of 4.0 points per game.

When are Brandon Aiyuk and Michael Mayer's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Brandon Aiyuk (SF) has a bye in Week 9, and Michael Mayer (LV) has a bye in Week 13. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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