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Brandon Aiyuk vs Parker WashingtonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Brandon Aiyuk is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.8 PPG to Parker Washington's 10.4 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 Parker Washington by 1.4 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
13
Rec
58
Rec Yds
762
Rec TDs
5
Targets
82
Bye
Week 9
WRJacksonville Jaguars#27
Parker Washington
PPG
10.4
Games
15
Rec
58
Rec Yds
847
Rec TDs
5
Targets
95
Bye
Week 7

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Brandon Aiyuk
Parker Washington

Head to Head

11.8 PPG10.4 PPG
13 GP15 GP
Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Brandon Aiyuk: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Parker Washington: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #27 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Brandon Aiyuk is producing at 54% of elite pace and Parker Washington at 47%. That ranking gap means Parker Washington carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Brandon Aiyuk vs Parker Washington: The Full Breakdown

The gap between Brandon Aiyuk and Parker Washington is smaller than most fantasy managers think. Separated by just 1.4 PPG in 2025, this is one of those wide receiver decisions that comes down to context, not name recognition. Brandon Aiyuk averaged 11.8 PPG with the San Francisco 49ers across 13 games, and Parker Washington posted 10.4 with the Jacksonville Jaguars in 15.

When two wide receivers are separated by less than two points per game, the decision shifts to weekly context. Who has the softer defense? Who is trending up over the last month? Which team is projected for more total points? Those are the tiebreakers that actually matter.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Brandon Aiyuk turned 82 targets into 762 yards and 5 touchdowns, while Parker Washington converted 95 looks into 847 yards and 5 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

Brandon Aiyuk has his bye in Week 9, and Parker Washington rests in Week 7. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at wide receiver for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

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. Parker Washington (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

  • Brandon Aiyuk outscored Parker Washington by a projected 24 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Parker Washington played 15 games in 2025 compared to Brandon Aiyuk's 13. That durability gap means Parker Washington 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.
  • Parker Washington saw 95 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 Parker Washington: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatBrandon AiyukParker Washington
PPG (Half-PPR)11.810.4
Games Played1315
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)153156
Receptions5858
Rec/Game4.53.9
Receiving Yards762847
Rec Yds/Game58.656.5
Receiving TDs55
Targets8295
Target Share/Game6.36.3
Age-24
Experience-2 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 9Week 7

Summary

Brandon Aiyuk outscored Parker Washington by 1.4 PPG in 2025 (11.8 to 10.4). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Brandon Aiyuk or Parker Washington in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Brandon Aiyuk has the edge at 11.8 PPG compared to Parker Washington's 10.4 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 Parker Washington average in 2025?

Brandon Aiyuk averaged 11.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Parker Washington averaged 10.4 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 1.4 points per game.

When are Brandon Aiyuk and Parker Washington's bye weeks in 2026?

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

Is Brandon Aiyuk or Parker Washington a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?

Brandon Aiyuk outscored Parker Washington by 1.4 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.

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