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CeeDee Lamb vs Troy Franklin

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

WRDallas CowboysPPG LEADER

CeeDee Lamb

PPG

11.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,077

Rec TDs

Targets

117

Bye

Week 7

WRDenver Broncos

Troy Franklin

PPG

8.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

709

Rec TDs

Targets

104

Bye

Week 14

Head to Head

11.7 PPG8.5 PPG

14 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 14

CeeDee Lamb vs Troy Franklin: Who Should You Start?

Two wide receivers who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. CeeDee Lamb (Dallas Cowboys) finished the 2025 season averaging 11.7 fantasy points per game in 14 games. Troy Franklin (Denver Broncos) came in at 8.5 PPG over 17 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

CeeDee Lamb carries a 3.2-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. CeeDee Lamb turned 117 targets into 1077 yards and 3 touchdowns, while Troy Franklin converted 104 looks into 709 yards and 6 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: CeeDee Lamb sits Week 7 while Troy Franklin is off Week 14. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

The Bottom Line

Based on 2025 production, CeeDee Lamb holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 11.7 points per game. Troy Franklin averaged 8.5 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word — for a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start CeeDee Lamb or Troy Franklin in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, CeeDee Lamb has the edge at 11.7 PPG compared to Troy Franklin's 8.5 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did CeeDee Lamb and Troy Franklin average in 2025?▾

CeeDee Lamb averaged 11.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Troy Franklin averaged 8.5 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 3.2 points per game.

When are CeeDee Lamb and Troy Franklin's bye weeks in 2026?▾

CeeDee Lamb (DAL) has a bye in Week 7, and Troy Franklin (DEN) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is CeeDee Lamb or Troy Franklin a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

CeeDee Lamb outscored Troy Franklin by 3.2 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.