The 49ers' fears were therefore well-founded. Out with injury in his team's defeat against the Chiefs in week 7, Brandon Aiyuk (WR, 49ers) is officially out for the rest of the season. Medical tests confirmed that the recipient suffered a torn ligament in his right knee. Kyle Shanahan confirmed this to the press.
For the 49ers attack, this is another considerable loss since it already had to deal without its dual-threat running back Christian McCaffrey, suffering from tendinitis in both Achilles tendons.
Brandon Aiyuk had been at the heart of a soap opera during the 2024 offseason. A time announced at the start because of contractual discussions that were too slow for his taste, the star receiver finally signed a four-year contract for an amount of 120 million of dollars.
Brandon Aiyuk less sharp in 2024
As a result of his hectic preparation or not, Brandon Aiyuk was less visible since the start of the season. He accumulated 25 receptions for 374 yards but no touchdowns in 7 games. Above all, his average yards gained per game increased from 83 last season to 53 in 2024.
As for the San Francisco receiver squad, his absence should give Jauan Jennings but also rookie Ricky Pearsall the opportunity to express himself more in the aerial game.
