Malik Washington 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 Malik Washington by 2.5 points of value over replacement (-75.5 vs -78.0), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The room sees it the other way: drafters take Brandon Aiyuk first (ADP 150.0 vs 155.9). If the model is right, Malik Washington is the value pick, since the later cost buys the better 2026 projection.
Health note: Brandon Aiyuk carries an injury flag of DNR (Knee - ACL + MCL), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Malik Washington | Brandon Aiyuk | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Team | MIA | SFO | |
| Overall rank | #171 | #174 | Washington by 3 |
| Position rank | WR67 | WR69 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 97.2 | 94.7 | Washington +2.5 pts |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -75.5 | -78.0 | Washington +2.5 |
| Market ADP | 155.9 | 150.0 | Washington +5.9 cheaper |
| Injury flag | None | DNR |
Should I draft Malik Washington or Brandon Aiyuk in 2026 fantasy football?
Malik Washington. He projects 97.2 fantasy points with -75.5 value over replacement, vs 94.7 points and -78.0 for Brandon Aiyuk (WR, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.