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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Courtland Sutton vs Troy FranklinWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Courtland Sutton is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.7 PPG to Troy Franklin's 8.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Courtland Sutton is the better fantasy play this season.

Courtland Sutton has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.2-PPG advantage is real (10.7 to 8.5), and Courtland Sutton's 7 touchdowns show scoring upside. Troy Franklin is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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WRDenver Broncos#21PPG LEADER

Courtland Sutton

PPG

10.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,017

Rec TDs

Targets

124

Bye

Week 10

WRDenver Broncos#44

Troy Franklin

PPG

8.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

709

Rec TDs

Targets

104

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Courtland Sutton

Troy Franklin

Head to Head

10.7 PPG8.5 PPG

17 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Courtland Sutton: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #21 at the position). Troy Franklin: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #44 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Courtland Sutton is producing at 49% of elite pace and Troy Franklin at 39%. That ranking gap means Courtland Sutton carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Courtland Sutton vs Troy Franklin: The Full Breakdown

Courtland Sutton and Troy Franklin are both viable fantasy wide receivers heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Courtland Sutton averaged 10.7 PPG across 17 games with the Denver Broncos, while Troy Franklin posted 8.5 PPG in 17 appearances for the Denver Broncos.

A 2.2-PPG gap gives Courtland Sutton the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Courtland Sutton turned 124 targets into 1017 yards and 7 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.

One thing to note: both players share a Week 10 bye. That means you need a backup plan at wide receiver for that week, especially if one of these two is your starter.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Courtland Sutton (age 30) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Troy Franklin (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Courtland Sutton outscored Troy Franklin by a projected 37 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Courtland Sutton scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Courtland Sutton saw 124 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Troy Franklin is 7 years younger than Courtland Sutton (23 vs 30), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.
•Both players share a Week 10 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Courtland Sutton vs Troy Franklin: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Courtland Sutton	Troy Franklin
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.7	8.5
Games Played	17	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	182	145
Receptions	74	65
Rec/Game	4.4	3.8
Receiving Yards	1,017	709
Rec Yds/Game	59.8	41.7
Receiving TDs	7	6
Targets	124	104
Target Share/Game	7.3	6.1
Age	30	23
Experience	7 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 10

Summary

Courtland Sutton outscored Troy Franklin by 2.2 PPG in 2025 (10.7 to 8.5). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Courtland Sutton or Troy Franklin in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Courtland Sutton has the edge at 10.7 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 Courtland Sutton and Troy Franklin average in 2025?▾

Courtland Sutton averaged 10.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Troy Franklin averaged 8.5 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 2.2 points per game.

Do Courtland Sutton and Troy Franklin share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Courtland Sutton and Troy Franklin share a Week 10 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at wide receiver for that week.

Is Courtland Sutton or Troy Franklin a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Courtland Sutton outscored Troy Franklin by 2.2 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.