Davante Adams vs Troy Franklin: Who Should You Start?
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 6 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.
