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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jayden Higgins vs Troy FranklinWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Troy Franklin is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.5 PPG to Jayden Higgins's 6.4 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Troy Franklin is the better fantasy play this season.

Troy Franklin is the better play on a neutral week. 8.5 PPG with 721 yards gives a reliable baseline. Jayden Higgins at 6.4 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Troy Franklin higher, but do not fade Jayden Higgins entirely.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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WRHouston Texans#99

Jayden Higgins

PPG

6.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

525

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

WRDenver Broncos#44PPG LEADER

Troy Franklin

PPG

8.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

709

Rec TDs

Targets

104

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Jayden Higgins

Troy Franklin

Head to Head

6.4 PPG8.5 PPG

17 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Jayden Higgins: 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, Jayden Higgins is producing at 29% 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.

Jayden Higgins vs Troy Franklin: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Jayden Higgins and Troy Franklin for your lineup, you are not alone. Jayden Higgins finished the 2025 season at 6.4 PPG for the Houston Texans (17 games), and Troy Franklin averaged 8.5 for the Denver Broncos (17 games).

That 2.1-point weekly advantage for Troy Franklin is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Target volume is the story here. Troy Franklin saw 104 targets in 2025, while Jayden Higgins drew 68. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Troy Franklin, even in weeks where Jayden Higgins posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Jayden Higgins sits Week 14 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: Jayden Higgins (age 23) 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 Jayden Higgins by a projected 36 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jayden Higgins 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

Jayden Higgins vs Troy Franklin: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jayden Higgins	Troy Franklin
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.4	8.5
Games Played	17	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	109	145
Receptions	41	65
Rec/Game	2.4	3.8
Receiving Yards	525	709
Rec Yds/Game	30.9	41.7
Receiving TDs	6	6
Targets	68	104
Target Share/Game	4.0	6.1
Age	23	23
Experience	1 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 10

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Troy Franklin at 8.5 PPG, 2.1 points per game above Jayden Higgins's 6.4. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Jayden Higgins or Troy Franklin in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Troy Franklin has the edge at 8.5 PPG compared to Jayden Higgins's 6.4 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 Jayden Higgins and Troy Franklin average in 2025?▾

Jayden Higgins averaged 6.4 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 2.1 points per game.

When are Jayden Higgins and Troy Franklin's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jayden Higgins (HOU) has a bye in Week 14, and Troy Franklin (DEN) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jayden Higgins or Troy Franklin a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Troy Franklin outscored Jayden Higgins by 2.1 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.