Jalen McMillan vs Brandon Aiyuk
Who should you draft in 2026 fantasy football? Our machine learning model's projections, value over replacement (VBD), and the draft market's lean, refreshed every morning.
This one is a coin flip. The model leans Jalen McMillan by 4.4 points of value over replacement (-73.7 vs -78.0), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market agrees: Jalen McMillan goes first at ADP 142.2 vs 150.0 for Brandon Aiyuk.
Health note: Brandon Aiyuk carries an injury flag of DNR (Knee - ACL + MCL), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Jalen McMillan | Brandon Aiyuk | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Team | TAM | SFO | |
| Overall rank | #169 | #174 | McMillan by 5 |
| Position rank | WR66 | WR69 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 99.1 | 94.7 | McMillan +4.4 pts |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -73.7 | -78.0 | McMillan +4.4 |
| Market ADP | 142.2 | 150.0 | Aiyuk +7.8 cheaper |
| Injury flag | None | DNR |
Should I draft Jalen McMillan or Brandon Aiyuk in 2026 fantasy football?
Jalen McMillan. He projects 99.1 fantasy points with -73.7 value over replacement, vs 94.7 points and -78.0 for Brandon Aiyuk (WR, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.