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Brandon Aiyuk Fantasy Week 1: Projections, Points and Stats vs. Steelers

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Brandon Aiyuk Fantasy Week 1: Projections, Points and Stats vs. Steelers

Brandon Aiyuk and the San Francisco 49ers will meet the Pittsburgh Steelers -- whose passing defense was ranked 19th in the NFL last year (222.3 yards allowed per game) -- in Week 1, on Sunday at 1:00 PM ET.

With Aiyuk's next game versus the Steelers, should you consider him for your daily fantasy roster? Scroll down for more stats and information.

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Aiyuk vs. Steelers Game Info

  • Matchup: San Francisco 49ers at Pittsburgh Steelers
  • Game Day: September 10, 2023
  • Game Time: 1:00 PM
  • Projected Fantasy Points: 7.09
  • Projected Receiving Yards: 50.80
  • Projected Receiving TDs: 0.31

Aiyuk 2022 Fantasy Performance

  • In 2022, Aiyuk was 15th at his position (and 64th overall) in fantasy points, with 149.8 (8.8 per game).
  • In his best performance last season -- Week 6 versus the Atlanta Falcons -- Aiyuk accumulated 20.3 fantasy points. His stat line: eight catches, 83 yards and two touchdowns.
  • Aiyuk's 17.7 fantasy points in Week 17 versus the Las Vegas Raiders -- nine receptions, 101 yards and one touchdown -- were his second-highest amount last year.
  • In his worst game of the year -- Week 3 versus the Philadelphia Eagles -- Aiyuk ended up with 1.0 fantasy points. His stat line was: one catch, 10 yards, on one target.
  • Aiyuk accumulated 1.9 fantasy points -- two receptions, 19 yards, on four targets -- in his second-worst game of the season (Week 15 against the Seattle Seahawks).

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Steelers Defensive Performance

  • Pittsburgh gave up more than 300 passing yards to three QBs last season.
  • The Steelers gave up at least one passing TD to 17 opposing QBs last season.
  • In the passing game, Pittsburgh allowed six players to throw at least two touchdowns in a game last year.
  • Versus the Steelers last year, three players threw for at least three touchdowns in a game.
  • Against Pittsburgh last season, eight players racked up more than 100 receiving yards in a game.
  • In terms of pass defense, the Steelers allowed a touchdown reception to 24 players last season.
  • Against Pittsburgh last year, three players hauled in more than one touchdown pass in a game.
  • In terms of run defense, the Steelers allowed two players to pick up more than 100 rushing yards in a game last season.
  • On the ground, Pittsburgh allowed seven players to score at least one rushing touchdown against them last season.
  • Last year, the Steelers didn't allow any player to score multiple rushing touchdowns against them.

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