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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Davante Adams vs Troy FranklinWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Davante Adams is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 13.8 PPG to Troy Franklin's 8.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Davante Adams is the better fantasy play this season.

Davante Adams is clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 13.8 PPG and 789 total yards in 2025, the production separation is too wide to overcome on matchup alone. Troy Franklin (8.5 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Davante Adams as the starter and Troy Franklin as depth.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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WRLos Angeles Rams#8PPG LEADER

Davante Adams

PPG

13.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

789

Rec TDs

Targets

114

Bye

Week 11

WRDenver Broncos#44

Troy Franklin

PPG

8.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

709

Rec TDs

Targets

104

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Davante Adams

Troy Franklin

Head to Head

13.8 PPG8.5 PPG

14 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Davante Adams: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #8 at the position). Troy Franklin: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #44 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Davante Adams is producing at 63% of elite pace and Troy Franklin at 39%. That ranking gap means Davante Adams carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Davante Adams vs Troy Franklin: The Full Breakdown

Davante Adams and Troy Franklin are both viable fantasy wide receivers heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Davante Adams averaged 13.8 PPG across 14 games with the Los Angeles Rams, while Troy Franklin posted 8.5 PPG in 17 appearances for the Denver Broncos.

A 5.3-PPG gap gives Davante Adams 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. Davante Adams turned 114 targets into 789 yards and 14 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: Davante Adams sits Week 11 while Troy Franklin is off Week 10. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Davante Adams at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Troy Franklin is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Davante Adams (age 33) 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?

•Davante Adams outscored Troy Franklin by a projected 90 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Troy Franklin played 17 games in 2025 compared to Davante Adams's 14. That durability gap means Troy Franklin contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Davante Adams scored 14 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.0 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Davante Adams saw 114 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Troy Franklin is 10 years younger than Davante Adams (23 vs 33), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Davante Adams vs Troy Franklin: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Davante Adams	Troy Franklin
PPG (Half-PPR)	13.8	8.5
Games Played	14	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	193	145
Receptions	60	65
Rec/Game	4.3	3.8
Receiving Yards	789	709
Rec Yds/Game	56.4	41.7
Receiving TDs	14	6
Targets	114	104
Target Share/Game	8.1	6.1
Age	33	23
Experience	11 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 10

Summary

Davante Adams outscored Troy Franklin by 5.3 PPG in 2025 (13.8 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 Davante Adams or Troy Franklin in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Davante Adams has the edge at 13.8 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 Davante Adams and Troy Franklin average in 2025?▾

Davante Adams averaged 13.8 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 5.3 points per game.

When are Davante Adams and Troy Franklin's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Davante Adams (LAR) has a bye in Week 11, and Troy Franklin (DEN) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Davante Adams or Troy Franklin a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Davante Adams outscored Troy Franklin by 5.3 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.