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Brandon Aiyuk or Rico DowdleWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Heads up: Brandon Aiyuk is listed out as of . The call below weighs season production, not this week's status.

Brandon Aiyuk is a San Francisco 49ers wide receiver who averaged 11.8 fantasy points per game across 13 games in 2025. Rico Dowdle is a Carolina Panthers running back who averaged 11.6 fantasy points per game across 17 games in 2025. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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WRSan Francisco 49ers
Brandon Aiyuk
PPG
11.8
Games
13
Rec
58
Rec Yds
762
Rec TDs
5
Targets
82
Bye
Week 9
RBCarolina Panthers#21 RB
Rico Dowdle
PPG
11.6
Games
17
Rush Yds
1,076
Rush TDs
6
Rec
39
Rec Yds
297
Bye
Week 5

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Brandon Aiyuk vs Rico Dowdle: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatBrandon AiyukRico Dowdle
PPG (Half-PPR)11.811.6
Games Played1317
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)153197
Rushing Yards01,076
Rush Yds/Game0.063.3
Rushing TDs06
Receptions5839
Receiving Yards762297
Targets8250
Total TDs57
Age-28
Experience-5 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 9Week 5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Brandon Aiyuk or Rico Dowdle in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Brandon Aiyuk and Rico Dowdle is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Brandon Aiyuk averaged 11.8 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Rico Dowdle averaged 11.6.

Should I draft Brandon Aiyuk or Rico Dowdle in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Brandon Aiyuk averaged 11.8 fantasy points per game across 13 games in 2025, and Rico Dowdle averaged 11.6 across 17. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Brandon Aiyuk and Rico Dowdle average in 2025?▾

Brandon Aiyuk averaged 11.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Rico Dowdle averaged 11.6 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 0.2 points per game.

When are Brandon Aiyuk and Rico Dowdle's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

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