49ers’ Brandon Aiyuk named NFC Offensive Player of the Week

In the first week of the regular season, 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk made good on an offseason promise. "I'm about to take off," Aiyuk said in June. "That's it." Aiyuk played a huge role in the 49ers' 30-7 opening-game victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers. On Wednesday, the NFL named him the NFC Offensive Player of the Week. It is the first time in Aiyuk's career he has received the honor. Quarterback Brock Purdy targeted Aiyuk eight times in Sunday's game. Aiyuk caught all eight passes for 129 yards and two touchdowns. Aiyuk ranks third in receiving yards in the NFL behind only Miami's Tyreek Hill (215) and Minnesota's Justin Jefferson (150). Coach Kyle Shanahan credited Aiyuk's attention to detail and work ethic for his continued improvement. "(He's) more consistent," Shanahan said. "I thought he came a long way last year in that. As the year went, I think that's why he ended up leading our team in receiving and he's carried that into the offseason. "Didn't know if he was going to get all those opportunities going to the game. You never know how it's going to play out, but he got eight opportunities and he came down with all eight of them." On one of Aiyuk's more...