2 years agoSan Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk avoided injuries throughout the 2022 regular season and finished 12th among all wide receivers in offensive snaps (950). Aiyuk capitalized by establishing career highs in targets (114/6.7 per game), receptions (78/4.6 per game), and touchdowns (8). He also exceeded 1,000 yards for the first time in his career (1,015/59.7 per game) and finished 15th overall with an average of 11.1 points per game. The 49ers exercised the fifth-year option on Aiyuk's contract, and he possesses sufficient talent to sustain his ongoing role within the team's passing attack. His ability to deliver sizable production on a consistent basis will remain encumbered by the presence of Deebo Samuel, George Kittle, and Christian McCaffrey. Samuel could not replicate his 2021 statistical eruption last season, as his numbers declined in multiple categories – including a drop of eight points per game in scoring (18.8/10.8). However, Samuel's unique versatility will compel Kyle Shanahan to deploy him as a multi-purpose resource. McCaffrey led all running backs in target share (22.3%) and receiving yards (440/44 per game) from Weeks 8-18, while Kittle finished second among all tight ends in receiving yards (583/53 per game) and led his position in touchdowns (11) after McCaffrey was infused into San Francisco's attack. Aiyuk can deliver highly-productive outings during the season but should finish the year as a WR3. That still makes him a viable option at his ADPs in best ball drafts (78/WR33) and dynasty startups (53/WR25).--Phil Clark - RotoBaller