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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Brandon Aiyuk vs Tetairoa McMillanWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Brandon Aiyuk is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.8 PPG to Tetairoa McMillan's 10.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Brandon Aiyuk is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Brandon Aiyuk and Tetairoa McMillan are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 1.3-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

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

WRCarolina Panthers#26

Tetairoa McMillan

PPG

10.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,014

Rec TDs

Targets

122

Bye

Week 5

The Edge Chart

Brandon Aiyuk

Tetairoa McMillan

Head to Head

11.8 PPG10.5 PPG

13 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Brandon Aiyuk: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Tetairoa McMillan: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #26 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Brandon Aiyuk is producing at 54% of elite pace and Tetairoa McMillan at 48%. That ranking gap means Tetairoa McMillan carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Brandon Aiyuk vs Tetairoa McMillan: The Full Breakdown

Brandon Aiyuk (11.8 PPG) and Tetairoa McMillan (10.5 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; Tetairoa McMillan suited up 17 times for the Carolina Panthers.

A 1.3-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. Tetairoa McMillan saw 122 targets in 2025, while Brandon Aiyuk drew 82. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Tetairoa McMillan, 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 Tetairoa McMillan is off Week 5. 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. Tetairoa McMillan (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Brandon Aiyuk outscored Tetairoa McMillan by a projected 22 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Tetairoa McMillan played 17 games in 2025 compared to Brandon Aiyuk's 13. That durability gap means Tetairoa McMillan contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Tetairoa McMillan scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Tetairoa McMillan saw 122 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 Tetairoa McMillan: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Brandon Aiyuk	Tetairoa McMillan
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.8	10.5
Games Played	13	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	153	179
Receptions	58	70
Rec/Game	4.5	4.1
Receiving Yards	762	1,014
Rec Yds/Game	58.6	59.6
Receiving TDs	5	7
Targets	82	122
Target Share/Game	6.3	7.2
Age	-	23
Bye Week	Week 9	Week 5

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Brandon Aiyuk at 11.8 PPG, 1.3 points per game above Tetairoa McMillan's 10.5. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Brandon Aiyuk or Tetairoa McMillan in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Brandon Aiyuk has the edge at 11.8 PPG compared to Tetairoa McMillan's 10.5 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 Tetairoa McMillan average in 2025?▾

Brandon Aiyuk averaged 11.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Tetairoa McMillan averaged 10.5 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 1.3 points per game.

When are Brandon Aiyuk and Tetairoa McMillan's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Brandon Aiyuk (SF) has a bye in Week 9, and Tetairoa McMillan (CAR) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Brandon Aiyuk or Tetairoa McMillan a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Brandon Aiyuk outscored Tetairoa McMillan by 1.3 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.