(1) Claypool is on pace for 16 TDs. That's not comparable production to Aiyuk (although it's also not sustainable).Chwf3rd wrote: ↑Tue Oct 27, 2020 12:16 pm Here is what the top rookie WRs are currently on pace for:
CLamb - 82/1,136/4
JJefferson - 74/1,432/8
JJeudy - 50/762/2
BAiyuk - 53/930/8
THiggins - 61/937/6
LShenault - 66/864/2
HRuggs - 32/848/4
CClaypool - 48/994/16
Besides from Lamb and Jefferson who are in their own production tier right now, Aiyuk is performing just as well as any other rookie WR yet doesn't receive nearly the same attention/hype as guys like Higgins and Claypool.
Sure there are some concerns about the offense but he may have a 1,000yd rookie season in the same offense everyone is so worried about and his breakout game last week came while Deebo was playing.
(2) Higgins has been more consistent (5 straight double digit games) and has a clearer path to be his team's locked in #2 passing option with AJG at 32 (vs Kittle at 27 and Deebo at 24), plus he's tied to Burrow.
I do agree though, that Aiyuk should be more consistently ranked ahead of Shenault and Ruggs (plus Akers and probably Burrow). I think he should be 12 or 13 in the class right now (depending on where you put Herbert).