“We have made a big investment in him. We are proud that he is part of our franchise and are looking for great things of him. We let him come to that field again just before we get him again, but he is an important part of this team.” On a recent edition of the Pat McAfee Show, 49ers GM John lynch Had a lot of praise for their star Brandon Aiyuk. After a career-best season, he landed a huge $ 120 million extension before the ’24 season arrived. But after a seasonal injury, the “Big investment” took a disturbing turn for HC Kyle Shanahan. Even trade rumors were swirling around at some point. And now it seems that those problems will stay a while longer.
Week 7 last season, the Heads vs. The 49 people, the injury of Brandon Aiyuk came at a crucial moment. In the last minute of the piece, the Cornerback of Chiefs Trent McDuffie Was hot on his tail. While Aiyuk started catching a pass from Brock Purdy, Chamarri Conner landed a tackle. Aiyuk fell screaming and tore his MCL and ACL, with a meniscus also thrown in. While he was sidelined for the rest of the season, the waiting game and the slow road to recovery began. And according to recent reports it can still take a while before he can go back on the grid.
Injury Deepak Chona Recently shared his view of the NFL injuries through his official X account. In his analysis, he noted that the ADP of Brandon Aiyuk (average concept position) Bucs’ recipient, Was the delay. While Aiyuk scored a 99 on a half-PPR system, Egbuka in particular had 108. In terms of Aiyuk’s injury, Chona wrote, wrote, “Data projects Aiyuk to start with puppy + work of 80% starting ~ WK 6.” Translation? Although Aiyuk will remain part of the active selection, he will not immediately practice or play when the season rolls around. The projection is that Aiyuk will gradually work his way back from the Puplijst, and as soon as he returns, he will be able to improve and improve from there with around 80% of his maximum capacity.
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Most surprising ADP findings (Half-PPR)
CMC (12)> Derrick Henry (13). Similar ceilings, but risk data are seriously in favor of Henry
Brandon Aiyuk (99)> Emeka Egbuka (108). Data projects Aiyuk to start with puppy + work of 80% starting ~ wk 6. Egbuka reportedly exile
6/6
– Deepak Chona, MD. SMA (@Sportmdalysis) June 25, 2025
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Their week 6 -matchup is in particular against Tampa Bay on August 12. How Aiyuk plays against them with 80% will still be seen. But for Kyle Shanahan misses a crucial piece of his attack, there is not only bad news in the neighborhood. Another man is preparing to determine an WR1 mentality, which this year shoots the hope of the opportunities of the team: Ricky Pearsall.
Brandon Aiyuk is out, but Rickey Pearsall is ready to roar
With Brandon Aiyuk recovering, and with Deebo Samuel run for the Commanders Now the pressure on Ricky Pearsall is. But the 2024 First-Rounder is completely ready to explode this season. Pearsall in particular had a shot wound in September, so he sat outside for the first 6 weeks of the season. Returning in week 7, he recorded 400 Yards and 3 TDs in 11 games. And now, completely recovered, he has focused his eyes on the WR1 spot.
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In conversation with the reporters, he shared the mentality that his family leads, which will help him this season. As Pearsall noted, “I feel that my way of thinking does not change at all. I am going to attack it exactly in the same way. Anyway, whatever I am, whatever the coach tells me, I still have that broad receiver one mentality, and that is just how I grew up.” For Pearsall it doesn’t matter where he is in the depth map; What matters is his drive to play at his best. The 400 meters he posted last year? 210 of them came in the last two games of the season. So the signs of balls are already there.
For the time being Pearsall is being crushed to start beside Jauan Jennings against the Seahawks When the season starts. He has the mentality. The only thing that remains is to bring the heat. Will the 49 people be able to trust Aiyuk on Pearsall? Let us know your thoughts below.
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