San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk tore his ACL late in the season last year and it has jeopardized his ability to play the start of the 2025 season. Head coach Kyle Shanahan has stated in his presser that the plan for Aiyuk is to return for week 6 of the 2025 season. This fits with the typical timeline for an ACL injury recovery. Aiyuk best season came in 2023 after being in the doghouse with Shanahan. Aiyuk recorded 75 catches, 1,342 receiving yards and 7 touchdowns. He started slow in 2024 after a prolonged contract dispute that resulted in a new contract but he held out most of training camp ans did not practice with young quarterback Brock Purdy.

Brandon Aiyuk is a sneaky wavier option for your roster especially if you accrue injuries to your receiver options. Claiming Aiyuk before his official return from injury may an option for you to keep your hopes alive in the fantasy playoffs. Aiyuk will likely start slow initially but as the season rolls along he will play closer to his former self.

Author: Jesse Baldwin @J_Baldwin51