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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Brandon Aiyuk vs Michael PittmanWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Brandon Aiyuk is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.8 PPG to Michael Pittman's 9.6 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. Michael Pittman at 9.6 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Brandon Aiyuk higher, but do not fade Michael Pittman 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

WRIndianapolis Colts#33

Michael Pittman

PPG

9.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

784

Rec TDs

Targets

111

Bye

Week 13

The Edge Chart

Brandon Aiyuk

Michael Pittman

Head to Head

11.8 PPG9.6 PPG

13 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

Brandon Aiyuk: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Michael Pittman: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #33 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Brandon Aiyuk is producing at 54% of elite pace and Michael Pittman at 44%. That ranking gap means Michael Pittman carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Brandon Aiyuk vs Michael Pittman: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Brandon Aiyuk and Michael Pittman is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The San Francisco 49ers wide receiver put up 11.8 PPG in 2025 over 13 games; Michael Pittman of the Indianapolis Colts averaged 9.6 in 17. A 2.2-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 2.2 points favors Brandon Aiyuk, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one wide receiver to the other.

Target volume is the story here. Michael Pittman saw 111 targets in 2025, while Brandon Aiyuk drew 82. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Michael Pittman, even in weeks where Brandon Aiyuk posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Brandon Aiyuk sits Week 9 while Michael Pittman is off Week 13. 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. Michael Pittman (age 28) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Brandon Aiyuk outscored Michael Pittman by a projected 37 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Michael Pittman played 17 games in 2025 compared to Brandon Aiyuk's 13. That durability gap means Michael Pittman contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Michael Pittman scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Michael Pittman saw 111 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 Michael Pittman: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Brandon Aiyuk	Michael Pittman
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.8	9.6
Games Played	13	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	153	163
Receptions	58	80
Rec/Game	4.5	4.7
Receiving Yards	762	784
Rec Yds/Game	58.6	46.1
Receiving TDs	5	7
Targets	82	111
Target Share/Game	6.3	6.5
Age	-	28
Experience	-	5 yrs
Bye Week	Week 9	Week 13

Summary

11.8 PPG for Brandon Aiyuk versus 9.6 for Michael Pittman 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 Michael Pittman in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Brandon Aiyuk has the edge at 11.8 PPG compared to Michael Pittman's 9.6 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 Michael Pittman average in 2025?▾

Brandon Aiyuk averaged 11.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Michael Pittman averaged 9.6 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 2.2 points per game.

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

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

Is Brandon Aiyuk or Michael Pittman a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Brandon Aiyuk outscored Michael Pittman by 2.2 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.