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Updated September 8, 2026 from live stats

Brandon Aiyuk or Travis KelceWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

DraftCall Analytics

Start Brandon Aiyuk over Travis Kelce in 2026.

Brandon Aiyuk averaged 11.8 PPG in 2025 to Travis Kelce's 9.1, a 2.7 point per game edge. Aiyuk posted that edge in only 13 games, so the per-game ceiling is real but watch his availability.

The Bottom Line

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Brandon Aiyuk (11.8 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Travis Kelce (9.1 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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WRSan Francisco 49ersPPG LEADER

Brandon Aiyuk

PPG

11.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

762

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 9

TEKansas City Chiefs#10

Travis Kelce

PPG

9.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

851

Rec TDs

Targets

108

Bye

Week 5

The Edge Chart

Brandon Aiyuk

Travis Kelce

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11.8 PPG9.1 PPG

13 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Brandon Aiyuk: Unranked WR. Travis Kelce: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #10 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. An Unranked WR is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE in most league formats.

Brandon Aiyuk vs Travis Kelce: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Brandon Aiyuk (WR, San Francisco 49ers) against Travis Kelce (TE, Kansas City Chiefs) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Brandon Aiyuk averaged 11.8 PPG in 2025 over 13 games, while Travis Kelce posted 9.1 PPG across 17 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Brandon Aiyuk has his bye in Week 9, Travis Kelce in Week 5. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

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. Travis Kelce (age 36) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Brandon Aiyuk outscored Travis Kelce by a projected 46 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Travis Kelce played 17 games in 2025 compared to Brandon Aiyuk's 13. That durability gap means Travis Kelce 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.
•Travis Kelce saw 108 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 Kelce: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Brandon Aiyuk	Travis Kelce
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.8	9.1
Games Played	13	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	153	155
Receptions	58	76
Rec/Game	4.5	4.5
Receiving Yards	762	851
Rec Yds/Game	58.6	50.1
Receiving TDs	5	5
Targets	82	108
Target Share/Game	6.3	6.4
Age	-	36
Experience	-	12 yrs
Bye Week	Week 9	Week 5

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Brandon Aiyuk holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 11.8 points per game. Travis Kelce averaged 9.1 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 Kelce in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Brandon Aiyuk has the edge at 11.8 PPG compared to Travis Kelce's 9.1 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.

Should I draft Brandon Aiyuk or Travis Kelce in 2026 fantasy football?▾

They come off the board at different positions, so weigh Brandon Aiyuk's 11.8 fantasy points per game against Travis Kelce's 9.1 and what your roster still needs at TE. Positional rank, fantasy tier, and bye week are broken down below.

How many fantasy points did Brandon Aiyuk and Travis Kelce average in 2025?▾

Brandon Aiyuk averaged 11.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Travis Kelce averaged 9.1 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 2.7 points per game.

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

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