Will Brandon Aiyuk start for the San Francisco 49ers when he returns? John Johnson breaks down the Brandon Aiyuk return timeline and fantasy football outlook.

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (knee) suffered a torn ACL, MCL, and damaged meniscus in Week 7 against the Kansas City Chiefs last year.

Since then, he hasn't played a single snap and has remained on injured reserve while he recovers from his injury. Currently, he has no timetable to return, and we're now heading into Week 9 of the 2025 NFL season.

Such a severe injury that keeps a player out for so long can have serious impacts on their playing time when they return, and granted that he hasn't come back yet, it's worth asking -- will he be a starting WR for the 49ers when he makes it back onto the field? Be su

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