Posted: 12/02/2025 4:04 pm GMT
San Francisco 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk's (knee) return this season is in question, according to general manager John Lynch. When asked if Aiyuk's return was realistic, Lynch said: "Realistic? I'm not sure - hopeful."
Huddle Up: Time is ticking for Aiyuk to make an impact in the fantasy season, and that quote sounds a bit grim. The Niners really aren't using a third wide receiver much. Kendrick Bourne hasn't had a reception in three games, and it's all going to Christian McCaffrey, George Kittle, Jauan Jennings and Ricky Pearsall. Those four are clear starting candidates with the receivers in the WR2/WR3 range.
Posted: 11/21/2025 11:58 pm GMT
San Francisco 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk has had his 2026 guaranteed money voided by the team, and the two sides seem to be on track to part ways, according to sources.
Huddle Up: Aiyuk has been recovering from a major knee injury, but it seems the two sides have not been seeing eye to eye on things off the field. There is a good chance that Aiyuk will not play at all this season and can be avoided in fantasy leagues unless something changes with his status.
Posted: 11/17/2025 7:37 pm GMT
San Francisco 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk (knee) will not have his 21-day practice window opened this week, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan.
Huddle Up: Aiyuk has not been on the field since the middle of the 2024 season and has not been cleared to practice at this point. He will probably only be available for the last few games of the season and may be limited in those games. Aiyuk is unlikely to have much fantasy value this season.
Posted: 11/13/2025 3:36 pm GMT
San Francisco 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk (knee) is still in the plans to play this year, according to general manager John Lynch.
Huddle Up: We're in Week 11, and his 21-day window hasn't been opened to practice yet. It looks unlikely that he'll be a factor in the fantasy season unless that changes in the next week or two. If you have stashed him on IR this long, you probably should continue. If you need the spot, though, you can make him someone else's lottery ticket.
Posted: 11/10/2025 9:54 pm GMT
San Francisco 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk (knee) will not have his 21-day practice window opened this week, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan.
Huddle Up: Aiyuk has missed the entire season and will likely need several weeks of practice before he can play in a game. He may be eased back into the offense once is he cleared to play again and may not have a lot of fantasy value.
Posted: 11/03/2025 9:06 pm GMT
San Francisco 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk (knee) will not have his 21-day practice window opened up this week, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan.
Huddle Up: There was some optimism that Aiyuk could return to the lineup around this time, but he is still a few weeks away from returning to the lineup. Jauan Jennings will continue to be the main receiver for the 49ers and can be a No. 3 receiver or flex option in fantasy leagues.
Posted: 10/28/2025 2:04 am GMT
San Francisco 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk (knee) will not have his 21-day practice window opened this week, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan.
Huddle Up: Aiyuk appears close to returning to the practice but may have to wait for next week or the week after. He may be eased back into the offense when he can play again but has a chance to be a starting fantasy option before the end of the season.
Posted: 10/24/2025 11:31 pm GMT
San Francisco 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk (knee) has a chance to start practicing next week, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan.
Huddle Up: Aiyuk will likely need several weeks of practice before he can play again, but it seems he may be back in the lineup in late November or early December. He can be a weekly starting option in fantasy leagues once he had a solid role in the offense.
Posted: 10/24/2025 11:31 pm GMT
San Francisco 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk (knee) has a chance to start practicing next week, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan.
Huddle Up: Aiyuk will likely need several weeks of practice before he can play again, but it seems he may be back in the lineup in late November or early December. He can be a weekly starting option in fantasy leagues once he had a solid role in the offense.
Posted: 10/24/2025 11:31 pm GMT
San Francisco 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk (knee) has a chance to start practicing next week, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan.
Huddle Up: Aiyuk will likely need several weeks of practice before he can play again, but it seems he may be back in the lineup in late November or early December. He can be a weekly starting option in fantasy leagues once he had a solid role in the offense.