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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Brandon Aiyuk vs Zay FlowersWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

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

The Bottom Line

Brandon Aiyuk is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Brandon Aiyuk and Zay Flowers are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.0-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

WRBaltimore Ravens#15

Zay Flowers

PPG

11.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,211

Rec TDs

Targets

118

Bye

Week 13

The Edge Chart

Brandon Aiyuk

Zay Flowers

Head to Head

11.8 PPG11.8 PPG

13 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

Brandon Aiyuk: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Zay Flowers: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #15 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Brandon Aiyuk is producing at 54% of elite pace and Zay Flowers at 54%. That ranking gap means Zay Flowers carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Brandon Aiyuk vs Zay Flowers: The Full Breakdown

This is a genuine coin flip on paper. Brandon Aiyuk finished the 2025 season at 11.8 PPG over 13 games with the San Francisco 49ers, while Zay Flowers clocked in at 11.8 across 17 appearances for the Baltimore Ravens. A 0.0-point gap means any given week could go either way.

With a margin this thin, season averages are not the deciding factor. Weekly variables like opponent defense, game script, and injury status carry more weight than a fraction of a PPG. The right start in Week 6 might be the wrong start in Week 14.

Target volume is the story here. Zay Flowers saw 118 targets in 2025, while Brandon Aiyuk drew 82. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Zay Flowers, even in weeks where Brandon Aiyuk 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 Zay Flowers Week 13. 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

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. Zay Flowers (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Brandon Aiyuk outscored Zay Flowers by a projected 0 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Zay Flowers played 17 games in 2025 compared to Brandon Aiyuk's 13. That durability gap means Zay Flowers contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Zay Flowers scored 6 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Zay Flowers saw 118 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 Zay Flowers: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Brandon Aiyuk	Zay Flowers
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.8	11.8
Games Played	13	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	153	201
Receptions	58	86
Rec/Game	4.5	5.1
Receiving Yards	762	1,211
Rec Yds/Game	58.6	71.2
Receiving TDs	5	5
Targets	82	118
Target Share/Game	6.3	6.9
Age	-	25
Experience	-	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 9	Week 13

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Brandon Aiyuk at 11.8 PPG, 0.0 points per game above Zay Flowers's 11.8. 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 Zay Flowers in fantasy football?▾

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

Brandon Aiyuk averaged 11.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Zay Flowers averaged 11.8 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 0.0 points per game.

When are Brandon Aiyuk and Zay Flowers's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Brandon Aiyuk (SF) has a bye in Week 9, and Zay Flowers (BAL) has a bye in Week 13. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Brandon Aiyuk or Zay Flowers a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Brandon Aiyuk outscored Zay Flowers by 0.0 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.