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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

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

Brandon Aiyuk is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.8 PPG to Michael Wilson's 10.7 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 Michael Wilson by 1.1 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

WRArizona Cardinals#24

Michael Wilson

PPG

10.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,006

Rec TDs

Targets

126

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Brandon Aiyuk

Michael Wilson

Head to Head

11.8 PPG10.7 PPG

13 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Brandon Aiyuk: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Michael Wilson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #24 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Brandon Aiyuk is producing at 54% of elite pace and Michael Wilson at 49%. That ranking gap means Michael Wilson carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Brandon Aiyuk vs Michael Wilson: The Full Breakdown

Brandon Aiyuk (11.8 PPG) and Michael Wilson (10.7 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; Michael Wilson suited up 17 times for the Arizona Cardinals.

A 1.1-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.

Target volume is the story here. Michael Wilson saw 126 targets in 2025, while Brandon Aiyuk drew 82. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Michael Wilson, 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 Wilson is off Week 14. 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 Wilson (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Brandon Aiyuk outscored Michael Wilson by a projected 19 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Michael Wilson played 17 games in 2025 compared to Brandon Aiyuk's 13. That durability gap means Michael Wilson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Michael Wilson scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Michael Wilson saw 126 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 Wilson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Brandon Aiyuk	Michael Wilson
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.8	10.7
Games Played	13	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	153	182
Receptions	58	78
Rec/Game	4.5	4.6
Receiving Yards	762	1,006
Rec Yds/Game	58.6	59.2
Receiving TDs	5	7
Targets	82	126
Target Share/Game	6.3	7.4
Age	-	26
Experience	-	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 9	Week 14

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Brandon Aiyuk holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 11.8 points per game. Michael Wilson averaged 10.7 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 Michael Wilson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Brandon Aiyuk has the edge at 11.8 PPG compared to Michael Wilson's 10.7 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 Wilson average in 2025?▾

Brandon Aiyuk averaged 11.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Michael Wilson averaged 10.7 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 1.1 points per game.

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

Brandon Aiyuk (SF) has a bye in Week 9, and Michael Wilson (ARI) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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

Brandon Aiyuk outscored Michael Wilson by 1.1 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.