Entering his fourth season in the NFL, expectations were high for San Francisco 49ers wideout Brandon Aiyuk, who had yet another strong training camp in the offseason, setting himself up for a big year and a potential hefty extension in the offseason.
Through eight games, Aiyuk has paced the team in catches, targets, yards, and explosive plays in the air.
But, has Aiyuk’s season been on par with expectations through the first half of the season? Let’s take a deep dive into the numbers.
The Numbers
Like I mentioned above, Aiyuk currently paces the team in various receiving statistics, indicating the impact he’s had on his team.