Brandon Aiyuk vs Tez Johnson
Two wide receivers fantasy managers weigh against each other in Week 8. Here is the head-to-head on this week's Clutch Score, the next few weeks of projections and 2026 stats so far, with our verdict on who to roster.
Who to roster
Strong edge · 95% confident
Tez Johnson- Projects more over Weeks 8-11: 4.2 vs 0.0 pts/game
- Healthier: no injury designation vs DNR
Brandon Aiyuk and Tez Johnson are a Week 8 roster decision at wide receiver. Over Weeks 8-11 the weekly projections clearly separate them: Tez Johnson at 4.2 PPR points per game to Brandon Aiyuk's 0.0. Brandon Aiyuk is on a bye in Week 8, while Tez Johnson carries a Clutch Score of 4.2.
For the rest of the 2026 season, Tez Johnson is the clear pick on the better outlook over the next few weeks and a clean bill of health.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Aiyuk | Johnson |
|---|---|---|
| This week · Week 8 | ||
| Clutch Score (proj. pts) | Bye | 4.2 |
| Position rank | Bye | WR80 |
| Opponent | Bye | vs ATL |
| Weeks ahead · Weeks 8-11 | ||
| Projected pts / game | 0.0 | 4.2 |
| Season to date · 2026 | ||
| Fantasy pts (PPR) | - | 34.8 |
| Points / game | - | 5.0 |
| Games played | - | 7 |
| Scoring rank | - | WR73 |
| Snap share | - | 38% |
| Red-zone touches | - | 4 |
| Player | ||
| Age | 28 | 24 |
| Bye week | 8 | 10 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Points are PPR. Clutch Score adjusts this week's projection for matchup, Vegas and injury; the weeks ahead leave out a bye.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Brandon Aiyuk or Tez Johnson.
Frequently asked
Should I roster Brandon Aiyuk or Tez Johnson for the rest of 2026?
Tez Johnson is a clear call over Brandon Aiyuk from Week 8 on, on the better outlook over the next few weeks and a clean bill of health.
Who is projected to score more over the next few weeks, Brandon Aiyuk or Tez Johnson?
Tez Johnson projects for 4.2 PPR points per game over Weeks 8-11, compared with 0.0 for Brandon Aiyuk. Bye weeks are left out of both.
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Verdict weighs projected points per game over the weeks ahead, points per game so far, usage, scoring rank, health and games played. Data via the Sleeper API, refreshed daily.