The dam hasn’t quite burst, but the Brandon Aiyuk breakout is undoubtedly happening. After an up-and-down start to the 2022 campaign, Aiyuk has emerged over the last four games as a go-to option and a legitimate No. 1 receiver for 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo.
This is not to take away from any of the other weapons on San Francisco’s offense. They’re loaded even without Aiyuk’s breakout stretch, which may be why the success has been relatively muted. There also hasn’t been one monster game where the 2020 first-round pick announces his presence with authority.
