Malachi Fields 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 Malachi Fields by 2.3 points of value over replacement (-75.7 vs -78.0), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market hasn't priced this matchup yet, so treat it as a pure model call.
Health note: Brandon Aiyuk carries an injury flag of DNR (Knee - ACL + MCL), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Malachi Fields | Brandon Aiyuk | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Team | NYG | SFO | |
| Overall rank | #172 | #174 | Fields by 2 |
| Position rank | WR68 | WR69 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 97.0 | 94.7 | Fields +2.3 pts |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -75.7 | -78.0 | Fields +2.3 |
| Market ADP | N/A | 150.0 | |
| Injury flag | None | DNR |
Should I draft Malachi Fields or Brandon Aiyuk in 2026 fantasy football?
Malachi Fields. He projects 97.0 fantasy points with -75.7 value over replacement, vs 94.7 points and -78.0 for Brandon Aiyuk (WR, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.