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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Garrett Wilson vs Troy FranklinWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Garrett Wilson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.6 PPG to Troy Franklin's 8.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Garrett Wilson is the better fantasy play this season.

Garrett Wilson has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 3.1-PPG advantage is real (11.6 to 8.5), and Garrett Wilson's 4 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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WRNew York Jets#16PPG LEADER

Garrett Wilson

PPG

11.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

395

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 13

WRDenver Broncos#44

Troy Franklin

PPG

8.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

709

Rec TDs

Targets

104

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Garrett Wilson

Troy Franklin

Head to Head

11.6 PPG8.5 PPG

7 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Garrett Wilson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #16 at the position). Troy Franklin: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #44 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Garrett Wilson is producing at 53% of elite pace and Troy Franklin at 39%. That ranking gap means Garrett Wilson carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Garrett Wilson vs Troy Franklin: The Full Breakdown

Two wide receivers who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Garrett Wilson (New York Jets) finished the 2025 season averaging 11.6 fantasy points per game in 7 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.

Garrett Wilson carries a 3.1-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.

Target volume is the story here. Troy Franklin saw 104 targets in 2025, while Garrett Wilson drew 59. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Troy Franklin, even in weeks where Garrett Wilson posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Garrett Wilson sits Week 13 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 Garrett Wilson 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: Garrett Wilson (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Troy Franklin (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Garrett Wilson outscored Troy Franklin by a projected 53 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Troy Franklin played 17 games in 2025 compared to Garrett Wilson's 7. That durability gap means Troy Franklin contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Troy Franklin scored 6 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Troy Franklin saw 104 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Garrett Wilson vs Troy Franklin: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Garrett Wilson	Troy Franklin
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.6	8.5
Games Played	7	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	81	145
Receptions	36	65
Rec/Game	5.1	3.8
Receiving Yards	395	709
Rec Yds/Game	56.4	41.7
Receiving TDs	4	6
Targets	59	104
Target Share/Game	8.4	6.1
Age	25	23
Experience	3 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 10

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Garrett Wilson holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 11.6 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 Garrett Wilson or Troy Franklin in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Garrett Wilson has the edge at 11.6 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 Garrett Wilson and Troy Franklin average in 2025?▾

Garrett Wilson averaged 11.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 7 games in 2025. Troy Franklin averaged 8.5 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 3.1 points per game.

When are Garrett Wilson and Troy Franklin's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Garrett Wilson (NYJ) has a bye in Week 13, and Troy Franklin (DEN) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Garrett Wilson or Troy Franklin a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Garrett Wilson outscored Troy Franklin by 3.1 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.