Who Should I Start? Davante Adams or Brandon Aiyuk

Monday, September 25, 12:08 AM

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams caught 13 of 19 targets for 172 receiving yards and two touchdowns in the team's 23-18 loss to the Steelers on Sunday night. Adams routinely found holes in the Pittsburgh defense leading to a 43% target share on the night, including an athletic first-quarter 32-yard touchdown reception in double coverage. The 30-year-old has now tallied 36 targets in three games and continues to be a locked and loaded WR1. Adams faces off with the Chargers and their porous pass defense next week.

Thursday, September 28, 6:06 PM

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (shoulder) shed his blue non-contact jersey at practice on Thursday. Aiyuk suffered a painful left-shoulder injury in Week 2 and was held out on a short week in last Thursday's win over the New York Giants. He's practiced the last two days, though, and appears to be on the right track towards returning to face the Arizona Cardinals this Sunday. And with Deebo Samuel (ribs) and Jauan Jennings (shin) now questionable to play in Week 4, Aiyuk could be quarterback Brock Purdy's top aerial target in a favorable matchup. In his first two games in 2023, Aiyuk has a healthy 11 receptions on 14 targets for 172 yards and two touchdowns, although most of that production came in the season opener.