With Deebo Samuel out, it’s time for Brandon Aiyuk to get more involved

In two games, 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk has been targeted 10 times, with only six catches for 71 yards and no touchdowns. With receiver Deebo Samuel now out due to a "calf strain" (which might or might not eventually and suddenly morph into an IR-worthy Achilles issue), it's time for more Aiyuk.There's extra sensitivity to his preparedness and production, given his extended hold-in. After Sunday's loss to the Vikings, Aiyuk made reference to "85 percent." It was interpreted by some as an assessment of his overall status. On Monday, coach Kyle Shanahan clarified the situation."I think B.A. looks 100-percent," Shanahan told reporters. "I think what he meant is he is playing about 85 percent of what he usually plays. But just in terms of him running stuff and health, he's 100 percent, he just, I think he's getting like 85 percent of playing time."The numbers bear that out. Against the Vikings, Aiyuk's official playing time was 61 of 70 snaps. That's 87 percent. It's up from 60 percent against the Jets.He should get more playing time, and more opportunities to get the ball. There are other factors that contribute to opportunities, as Shanahan said on Monday."There was actually,...