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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jalen McMillan vs Troy FranklinWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Troy Franklin is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.5 PPG to Jalen McMillan's 6.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Troy Franklin is the better fantasy play this season.

Troy Franklin has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.5-PPG advantage is real (8.5 to 6.0), and Troy Franklin's 6 touchdowns show scoring upside. Jalen McMillan 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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WRTampa Bay Buccaneers#99

Jalen McMillan

PPG

6.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

178

Targets

Bye

Week 11

WRDenver Broncos#44PPG LEADER

Troy Franklin

PPG

8.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

709

Rec TDs

Targets

104

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Jalen McMillan

Troy Franklin

Head to Head

6.0 PPG8.5 PPG

4 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Jalen McMillan: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Troy Franklin: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #44 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Jalen McMillan is producing at 27% of elite pace and Troy Franklin at 39%. That ranking gap means Troy Franklin carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jalen McMillan vs Troy Franklin: The Full Breakdown

Two wide receivers who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Jalen McMillan (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) finished the 2025 season averaging 6.0 fantasy points per game in 4 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.

Troy Franklin carries a 2.5-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 Jalen McMillan drew 15. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Troy Franklin, even in weeks where Jalen McMillan posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Jalen McMillan 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

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: Jalen McMillan (age 24) 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?

•Troy Franklin outscored Jalen McMillan by a projected 43 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Troy Franklin played 17 games in 2025 compared to Jalen McMillan's 4. That durability gap means Troy Franklin contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•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

Jalen McMillan vs Troy Franklin: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jalen McMillan	Troy Franklin
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.0	8.5
Games Played	4	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	24	145
Receptions	12	65
Rec/Game	3.0	3.8
Receiving Yards	178	709
Rec Yds/Game	44.5	41.7
Receiving TDs	0	6
Targets	15	104
Target Share/Game	3.8	6.1
Age	24	23
Experience	2 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 10

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Troy Franklin holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 8.5 points per game. Jalen McMillan averaged 6.0 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 Jalen McMillan or Troy Franklin in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Troy Franklin has the edge at 8.5 PPG compared to Jalen McMillan's 6.0 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 Jalen McMillan and Troy Franklin average in 2025?▾

Jalen McMillan averaged 6.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 4 games in 2025. Troy Franklin averaged 8.5 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 2.5 points per game.

When are Jalen McMillan and Troy Franklin's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jalen McMillan (TB) 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 Jalen McMillan or Troy Franklin a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Troy Franklin outscored Jalen McMillan by 2.5 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.