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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Brandon Aiyuk vs Ryan FlournoyWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Brandon Aiyuk is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.8 PPG to Ryan Flournoy's 7.2 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. Ryan Flournoy at 7.2 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Brandon Aiyuk higher, but do not fade Ryan Flournoy 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

WRDallas Cowboys#55

Ryan Flournoy

PPG

7.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

475

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Brandon Aiyuk

Ryan Flournoy

Head to Head

11.8 PPG7.2 PPG

13 GP13 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Brandon Aiyuk: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Ryan Flournoy: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #55 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Brandon Aiyuk is producing at 54% of elite pace and Ryan Flournoy at 33%. That ranking gap means Ryan Flournoy carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Brandon Aiyuk vs Ryan Flournoy: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Brandon Aiyuk and Ryan Flournoy is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The San Francisco 49ers wide receiver put up 11.8 PPG in 2025 over 13 games; Ryan Flournoy of the Dallas Cowboys averaged 7.2 in 13. A 4.6-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 4.6 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. Brandon Aiyuk saw 82 targets in 2025, while Ryan Flournoy drew 56. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Brandon Aiyuk, even in weeks where Ryan Flournoy 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 Ryan Flournoy 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

Brandon Aiyuk is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Ryan Flournoy 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. Ryan Flournoy (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Brandon Aiyuk outscored Ryan Flournoy by a projected 78 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•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 Ryan Flournoy: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Brandon Aiyuk	Ryan Flournoy
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.8	7.2
Games Played	13	13
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	153	94
Receptions	58	40
Rec/Game	4.5	3.1
Receiving Yards	762	475
Rec Yds/Game	58.6	36.5
Receiving TDs	5	4
Targets	82	56
Target Share/Game	6.3	4.3
Age	-	26
Experience	-	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 9	Week 14

Summary

11.8 PPG for Brandon Aiyuk versus 7.2 for Ryan Flournoy 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 Ryan Flournoy in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Brandon Aiyuk has the edge at 11.8 PPG compared to Ryan Flournoy's 7.2 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 Ryan Flournoy average in 2025?▾

Brandon Aiyuk averaged 11.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Ryan Flournoy averaged 7.2 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 4.6 points per game.

When are Brandon Aiyuk and Ryan Flournoy's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Brandon Aiyuk or Ryan Flournoy a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Brandon Aiyuk outscored Ryan Flournoy by 4.6 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.