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Injury Knee - ACL + MCL
Est. Return 2/10/2025
2024 Receiving Stats
REC
25
YDS
374
TD
0
AVG
15.0
TAR
47
Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Aiyuk and Brock Purdy formed perhaps the most efficient QB/WR duo in the league last season, with 105 passes producing 75 catches (71.4 percent) for 1,342 yards (17.9 YPR, 12.8 YPT) and seven touchdowns. The 2020 first-round pick topped his previous career high for catch rate by three percentage points despite having a sky-high 13.8 aDOT after three straight seasons in the 9.4-9.9 range. That catch rate will be nearly impossible to replicate without the aDOT (and YPR) declining, but Aiyuk still projects as one of the most efficient receivers in the league, catching passes from Purdy in a Kyle Shanahan offense that boasts three other excellent playmakers (Christian McCaffrey, Deebo Samuel and George Kittle). It was Aiyuk who led the group in targets last year, albeit by a small margin with each of the four drawing at least 83 looks. He's now scheduled to play out his age-26 season under the fifth-year option on his rookie contract, presumably hoping to sign an extension this spring/summer (and perhaps considering a holdout if nothing gets done). While no speed demon -- he ran a 4.50 40 at 6-0. 205 pounds in 2020 -- Aiyuk is unusually fluid/quick for someone so stoutly built and tracks balls downfield as naturally as any receiver in the league. He might be a 140-target guy in another offense, but it's hard to imagine him seeing that kind of volume for the Niners unless their other key playmakers have a brutal year for injuries. Of course, he's already shown he doesn't need huge volume to put up strong numbers in such a favorable situation efficiency-wise. Read Past Outlooks
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Undergoes knee surgery
Aiyuk had surgery earlier this week to repair a torn ACL and other damage in his right knee, David Lombardi of SFStandard.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Aiyuk sustained at least ACL and MCL tears in that knee during a Week 7 loss to the Chiefs, so Lombardi's report indicates other areas may have been impacted from the hit that he took just before halftime in that game. Medical science has reached a point that Aiyuk could make enough progress in his recovery to be ready for Week 1 of the 2025 season, but additional damage to his right knee on top of what is known may delay his next game action. With Aiyuk out for the season, Deebo Samuel, Jauan Jennings and Ricky Pearsall will be the primary wide receivers for QB Brock Purdy the rest of the way.
Aiyuk sustained at least ACL and MCL tears in that knee during a Week 7 loss to the Chiefs, so Lombardi's report indicates other areas may have been impacted from the hit that he took just before halftime in that game. Medical science has reached a point that Aiyuk could make enough progress in his recovery to be ready for Week 1 of the 2025 season, but additional damage to his right knee on top of what is known may delay his next game action. With Aiyuk out for the season, Deebo Samuel, Jauan Jennings and Ricky Pearsall will be the primary wide receivers for QB Brock Purdy the rest of the way.
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do Brandon Aiyuk's 2024 advanced stats compare to other wide receivers?
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Air Yards Per Game
76.4Air Yards Per Snap
1.58% Team Air Yards
15.4%% Team Targets
11.6%Avg Depth of Target
11.6 YdsCatch Rate
53.2%Drop Rate
8.5%Avg Yds After Catch
4.1% Targeted On Route
22.7%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
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Overall QB Rating Against
82.3
Cornerbacks
81.0
Safeties
107.9
Linebackers
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2024 Brandon Aiyuk Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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How do Brandon Aiyuk's measurables compare to other wide receivers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 0"Weight
200 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.50 secVertical Jump
40.0 inBroad Jump
128 inBench Press
11 repsHand Length
9.75 inArm Length
33.50 in
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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He may never be the centerpiece of an offense that also features WR Deebo Samuel, TE George Kittle and RB Christian McCaffrey, but it was Aiyuk who led the Niners in catches (78), targets (114) and receiving yards (1,015) last year, clearing 1,000 yards for the first time in three seasons since he was drafted 25th overall in 2020. He's pretty much facing the same drawbacks this year, and possibly with even more target competition if McCaffrey and Samuel stay relatively healthy (they made 24 combined appearances for the Niners last season). On the other hand, Aiyuk also has all the same positives working in his favor, namely his own talent, a good offensive line and coach Kyle Shanahan. Another step forward isn't out of the question if someone emerges between Trey Lance, Brock Purdy and Sam Darnold to give the Niners legitimately solid QB play that isn't just scheme-based and YAC-dependent.
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Moves to IR
The 49ers placed Aiyuk (knee) on injured reserve Wednesday.
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Torn ACL, MCL confirmed
Head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed Monday that Aiyuk sustained tears to the ACL and MCL in his right knee during Sunday's loss to the Chiefs, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
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Torn ACL and MCL, per report
Aiyuk reportedly suffered ACL and MCL tears in his right knee during Sunday's loss to the Chiefs, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.
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Believed to be done for 2024
Tests on Aiyuk's right knee Monday revealed a season-ending injury, Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports reports.
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Team fears torn ACL
Coach Kyle Shanahan said after Sunday's 28-18 loss to the Chiefs that the 49ers are worried that Aiyuk tore his ACL, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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Likely done for season
The 49ers are worried that Aiyuk tore his ACL during Sunday's 28-18 loss to the Chiefs, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Coach Kyle Shanahan delivered the unfortunate update after the game. Aiyuk exited in the first half due to a knee injury. Aiyuk will undergo further tests to confirm the nature of the injury. If a torn ACL is confirmed, Aiyuk would miss the rest of the season.
Coach Kyle Shanahan delivered the unfortunate update after the game. Aiyuk exited in the first half due to a knee injury. Aiyuk will undergo further tests to confirm the nature of the injury. If a torn ACL is confirmed, Aiyuk would miss the rest of the season.