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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Brandon Aiyuk vs Xavier WorthyWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Brandon Aiyuk is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.8 PPG to Xavier Worthy's 6.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Brandon Aiyuk is the better fantasy play this season.

The gap here is significant. Brandon Aiyuk outscored Xavier Worthy by 5.5 PPG in 2025 with 5 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Brandon Aiyuk is the clear pick. Xavier Worthy profiles as a matchup-dependent wide receiver who can spike but lacks the consistent floor.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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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

WRKansas City Chiefs#99

Xavier Worthy

PPG

6.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

532

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Brandon Aiyuk

Xavier Worthy

Head to Head

11.8 PPG6.3 PPG

13 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Brandon Aiyuk: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Xavier Worthy: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Brandon Aiyuk is producing at 54% of elite pace and Xavier Worthy at 29%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Brandon Aiyuk vs Xavier Worthy: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Brandon Aiyuk and Xavier Worthy for your lineup, you are not alone. Brandon Aiyuk finished the 2025 season at 11.8 PPG for the San Francisco 49ers (13 games), and Xavier Worthy averaged 6.3 for the Kansas City Chiefs (14 games).

That 5.5-point weekly advantage for Brandon Aiyuk is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Brandon Aiyuk turned 82 targets into 762 yards and 5 touchdowns, while Xavier Worthy converted 73 looks into 532 yards and 1 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Brandon Aiyuk sits Week 9 while Xavier Worthy is off Week 6. 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. Xavier Worthy 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. Xavier Worthy (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Brandon Aiyuk outscored Xavier Worthy by a projected 94 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Xavier Worthy played 14 games in 2025 compared to Brandon Aiyuk's 13. That durability gap means Xavier Worthy 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 Xavier Worthy: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Brandon Aiyuk	Xavier Worthy
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.8	6.3
Games Played	13	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	153	88
Receptions	58	42
Rec/Game	4.5	3.0
Receiving Yards	762	532
Rec Yds/Game	58.6	38.0
Receiving TDs	5	1
Targets	82	73
Target Share/Game	6.3	5.2
Age	-	23
Experience	-	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 9	Week 6

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Brandon Aiyuk at 11.8 PPG, 5.5 points per game above Xavier Worthy's 6.3. 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 Xavier Worthy in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Brandon Aiyuk has the edge at 11.8 PPG compared to Xavier Worthy's 6.3 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 Xavier Worthy average in 2025?▾

Brandon Aiyuk averaged 11.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Xavier Worthy averaged 6.3 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 5.5 points per game.

When are Brandon Aiyuk and Xavier Worthy's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Brandon Aiyuk (SF) has a bye in Week 9, and Xavier Worthy (KC) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Brandon Aiyuk or Xavier Worthy a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Brandon Aiyuk outscored Xavier Worthy by 5.5 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.