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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jameson Williams vs Troy FranklinWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jameson Williams is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.0 PPG to Troy Franklin's 8.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jameson Williams is the better fantasy play this season.

Jameson Williams has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.5-PPG advantage is real (11.0 to 8.5), and Jameson Williams'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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WRDetroit Lions#19PPG LEADER

Jameson Williams

PPG

11.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,117

Rec TDs

Targets

102

Bye

Week 6

WRDenver Broncos#44

Troy Franklin

PPG

8.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

709

Rec TDs

Targets

104

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Jameson Williams

Troy Franklin

Head to Head

11.0 PPG8.5 PPG

17 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Jameson Williams: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #19 at the position). Troy Franklin: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #44 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Jameson Williams is producing at 50% of elite pace and Troy Franklin at 39%. That ranking gap means Jameson Williams carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jameson Williams vs Troy Franklin: The Full Breakdown

Two wide receivers who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Jameson Williams (Detroit Lions) finished the 2025 season averaging 11.0 fantasy points per game in 17 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.

Jameson Williams 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.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Jameson Williams turned 102 targets into 1117 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.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Jameson Williams sits Week 6 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: Jameson Williams (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?

•Jameson Williams outscored Troy Franklin by a projected 43 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jameson Williams scored 7 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

Jameson Williams vs Troy Franklin: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jameson Williams	Troy Franklin
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.0	8.5
Games Played	17	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	187	145
Receptions	65	65
Rec/Game	3.8	3.8
Receiving Yards	1,117	709
Rec Yds/Game	65.7	41.7
Receiving TDs	7	6
Targets	102	104
Target Share/Game	6.0	6.1
Age	25	23
Experience	3 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 10

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Jameson Williams holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 11.0 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 Jameson Williams or Troy Franklin in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jameson Williams has the edge at 11.0 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 Jameson Williams and Troy Franklin average in 2025?▾

Jameson Williams averaged 11.0 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 2.5 points per game.

When are Jameson Williams and Troy Franklin's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jameson Williams (DET) has a bye in Week 6, and Troy Franklin (DEN) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jameson Williams or Troy Franklin a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Jameson Williams outscored Troy Franklin 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.