Brandon Aiyuk Scores Game-Winning Touchdown In Week 14
Brandon Aiyuk caught six passes for 62 yards and a touchdown during a 26-23 overtime win against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 14. The second-year wideout was the top wide receiver and drew double-digit targets (11) from Jimmy Garoppolo in a gritty overtime win. Aiyuk hauled in a 12-yard reception and made an impressive dive over the end zone pylon to secure a win in Cincinnati at the end of overtime. He is a WR3 with WR1 upside against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 15, especially since Deebo Samuel has taken on more of a running back role in recent weeks.
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Deadline Coming For Brandon Aiyuk
Brandon Aiyuk (knee) a $22.85 million bonus if he's on their roster on April 1, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Once the 49ers pay that bonus, any potential trade talks this offseason for Aiyuk would be off and he'd be expected to spend the 2025 season with the Niners. Schefter reports that no trade is expected by then for Aiyuk, who is expected to miss around half of the season after tearing his ACL and MCL in Week 7 against the Kansas City Chiefs in 2024. That will obviously be a huge hit to the 27-year-old's fantasy value for the 2025 season, especially after he was a big disappointment for his managers right before his season-ending knee injury. We will keep a close eye on Aiyuk's rehab this offseason, but as of right now, he won't be ready for training camp and will be a long shot to be ready for Week 1 this fall.
Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter
The San Francisco 49ers owe wide receiver Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter
49ers Unlikely To Trade Brandon Aiyuk?
Brandon Aiyuk." However, he also said "it's something that they're not saying a firm no to, though." The new contract that Aiyuk signed before last season wouldn't necessarily be a deterrent to a trade as much as the fact that he tore his ACL and MCL last season. If a team wanted to trade for the 26-year-old former first-rounder, they'd be inheriting him at four years and $110 million. Aiyuk also has a $20 million guarantee that kicks in on April 1, so it gives San Fran a little extra time to try and find a trade partner, despite just recently dealing Deebo Samuel Sr. to the Commanders. Before Aiyuk's injury, he didn't look good with 25 catches for 374 yards and no touchdowns in seven games. Depending on his recovery from his major knee injury, Aiyuk could be a rebound candidate in fantasy if he stays with the Niners now that Samuel is out of town.
Source: The Athletic - David Lombardi
The Athletic's David Lombardi said on the Pat McAfee Show on Thursday that he doesn't "think it's likely that the San Francisco 49ers are gonna trade Source: The Athletic - David Lombardi
49ers Looking To Trade Brandon Aiyuk?
Brandon Aiyuk (knee) and Deebo Samuel Sr. The 49ers already traded Samuel to the Washington Commanders on Saturday in exchange for a fifth-round pick, so it's unclear if San Fran is still open to dealing Aiyuk. The 26-year-old suffered a torn ACL last October and reportedly turned down a trade to the Patriots last offseason due to their quarterback situation. It's uncertain if the Patriots would want Aiyuk now after his torn ACL, although Aiyuk could be more open to joining New England after QB Drake Maye's intriguing rookie season. Aiyuk could be ready for the start of the 2025 season, but it's not guaranteed, especially after he also suffered damage to his MCL in the Week 7 loss to the Chiefs. Aiyuk would certainly give Maye a bonafide No. 1 wideout in his second NFL season, though. Stay tuned.
Source: Patriots.com - Evan Lazar
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported on Saturday that the San Francisco 49ers are open to trading both wide receivers Source: Patriots.com - Evan Lazar
Brandon Aiyuk Could Be Ready For Week 1
Brandon Aiyuk (knee) could be ready for Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season, though his status is uncertain for now. The 26-year-old suffered a torn ACL and MCL in October of last season, so the recovery timeline makes it realistic for him to be ready for the start of the new campaign. Following a 1,400-yard receiving season in 2023, the 49ers signed Aiyuk to a four-year, $120 million contract. Unfortunately, he could only produce 25 receptions for 374 yards and no touchdowns in seven games in 2024. That said, Aiyuk could be a value pick in fantasy football coming off the injury, especially since Deebo Samuel appears to finally be on the way out of San Francisco via trade at some point this offseason.
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San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Source: Nick Wagoner
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