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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Brandon Aiyuk vs Travis HunterWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Brandon Aiyuk is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.8 PPG to Travis Hunter's 7.1 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Brandon Aiyuk is the better fantasy play this season.

Brandon Aiyuk has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 4.7-PPG advantage is real (11.8 to 7.1), and Brandon Aiyuk's 5 touchdowns show scoring upside. Travis Hunter is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

WRJacksonville Jaguars#58

Travis Hunter

PPG

7.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

298

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Brandon Aiyuk

Travis Hunter

Head to Head

11.8 PPG7.1 PPG

13 GP7 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Brandon Aiyuk: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Travis Hunter: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #58 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Brandon Aiyuk is producing at 54% of elite pace and Travis Hunter at 32%. That ranking gap means Travis Hunter carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Brandon Aiyuk vs Travis Hunter: The Full Breakdown

Two wide receivers who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Brandon Aiyuk (San Francisco 49ers) finished the 2025 season averaging 11.8 fantasy points per game in 13 games. Travis Hunter (Jacksonville Jaguars) came in at 7.1 PPG over 7 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Brandon Aiyuk carries a 4.7-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Target volume is the story here. Brandon Aiyuk saw 82 targets in 2025, while Travis Hunter drew 45. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Brandon Aiyuk, even in weeks where Travis Hunter posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

One scheduling note: Brandon Aiyuk is off Week 9 and Travis Hunter Week 7. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in wide receiver for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Brandon Aiyuk at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Travis Hunter is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Brandon Aiyuk (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Travis Hunter (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Brandon Aiyuk outscored Travis Hunter by a projected 80 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Brandon Aiyuk played 13 games in 2025 compared to Travis Hunter's 7. That durability gap means Brandon Aiyuk 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.
•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 Travis Hunter: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Brandon Aiyuk	Travis Hunter
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.8	7.1
Games Played	13	7
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	153	50
Receptions	58	28
Rec/Game	4.5	4.0
Receiving Yards	762	298
Rec Yds/Game	58.6	42.6
Receiving TDs	5	1
Targets	82	45
Target Share/Game	6.3	6.4
Age	-	23
Bye Week	Week 9	Week 7

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Brandon Aiyuk holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 11.8 points per game. Travis Hunter averaged 7.1 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 Travis Hunter in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Brandon Aiyuk has the edge at 11.8 PPG compared to Travis Hunter's 7.1 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 Travis Hunter average in 2025?▾

Brandon Aiyuk averaged 11.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Travis Hunter averaged 7.1 PPG over 7 games. That is a difference of 4.7 points per game.

When are Brandon Aiyuk and Travis Hunter's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Brandon Aiyuk or Travis Hunter a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Brandon Aiyuk outscored Travis Hunter by 4.7 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.