Brandon Aiyuk Fantasy

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk does not project as a top 36 WR in his Week 4 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. The matchup is moderately difficult. The Rams have a top tier defense, but their defense excels against the run and has vulnerabilities against the pass. Except for Jalen Ramsey, Aiyuk matches up well against the other Rams cornerbacks. The 24-year-old WR went for 107 yards against LA in Week 18 of 2021. The questionable QB situation in San Fran, however, makes Aiyuk a WR to avoid. Only 68.0% of Jimmy Garoppolo's passes have been judged "on target" by Pro Football Reference, 13.5 points lower than last season. Garoppolo's inaccuracy is one reason that even with eight targets, Aiyuk only came away with three receptions last week. If Garoppolo steps up his game, Aiyuk might go off, but fantasy managers are taking a risk if they start him.

Sep. 30th • 9:23 AM

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk caught three of eight targets for 39 yards and a touchdown in the Niners' 11-10 loss to the Denver Broncos in Week 3. Many of the missed connections were on errant passes from quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, who was starting his first game of 2022 after not working out with the team in the offseason. After the game, Garoppolo admitted he played poorly and said he must work on getting into a rhythm with his receivers. The 49ers will get their next shot against the Los Angeles Rams at home in Week 4.

Sep. 26th • 2:05 AM

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk faces a tough Denver Broncos defense on Sunday Night Football in Week 3. The Broncos rank No. 5 in PFF's grades on pass coverage and pass rush. They allow the fifth-least passing yards per play and per game. Broncos cornerbacks Patrick Surtain and Ronald Darby are both very solid. The Broncos are the toughest defense on paper than Aiyuk has faced all season. But the 49ers offense is the strongest and most complete the Broncos have faced. Plus Aiyuk benefits from Jimmy Garoppolo taking over as 49ers quarterback. With the downgrade on the strength of opponent and the upgrade in the QB situation, Aiyuk's prospects roughly equal out. You should treat him as a "hold" this week.

Sep. 23rd • 8:29 AM