Chris Olave vs Troy Franklin: Who Should You Start?
Deciding between Chris Olave and Troy Franklin is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The New Orleans Saints wide receiver put up 13.7 PPG in 2025 over 16 games; Troy Franklin of the Denver Broncos averaged 8.5 in 17. A 5.2-point margin that could shift on any given week.
The per-game difference of 5.2 points favors Chris Olave, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one wide receiver to the other.
Target volume is the story here. Chris Olave saw 156 targets in 2025, while Troy Franklin drew 104. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Chris Olave, even in weeks where Troy Franklin posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.
One scheduling note: Chris Olave is off Week 12 and Troy Franklin Week 14. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in wide receiver for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.
