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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jerry Jeudy vs Troy FranklinWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jerry Jeudy is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.1 PPG to Troy Franklin's 8.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jerry Jeudy is the better fantasy play this season.

Jerry Jeudy has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 1.6-PPG advantage is real (10.1 to 8.5), and Jerry Jeudy's 3 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.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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WRCleveland Browns#99PPG LEADER

Jerry Jeudy

PPG

10.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

845

Rec TDs

Targets

108

Bye

Week 10

WRDenver Broncos#44

Troy Franklin

PPG

8.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

709

Rec TDs

Targets

104

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Jerry Jeudy

Troy Franklin

Head to Head

10.1 PPG8.5 PPG

17 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Jerry Jeudy: 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, Jerry Jeudy is producing at 46% 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.

Jerry Jeudy vs Troy Franklin: The Full Breakdown

Two wide receivers who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Jerry Jeudy (Cleveland Browns) finished the 2025 season averaging 10.1 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.

Jerry Jeudy carries a 1.6-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. Jerry Jeudy turned 108 targets into 845 yards and 3 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.

One thing to note: both players share a Week 10 bye. That means you need a backup plan at wide receiver for that week, especially if one of these two is your starter.

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: Jerry Jeudy (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Troy Franklin (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Jerry Jeudy outscored Troy Franklin by a projected 27 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Troy Franklin scored 6 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Jerry Jeudy saw 108 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Both players share a Week 10 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jerry Jeudy vs Troy Franklin: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jerry Jeudy	Troy Franklin
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.1	8.5
Games Played	17	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	172	145
Receptions	68	65
Rec/Game	4.0	3.8
Receiving Yards	845	709
Rec Yds/Game	49.7	41.7
Receiving TDs	3	6
Targets	108	104
Target Share/Game	6.4	6.1
Age	-	23
Experience	-	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 10

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Jerry Jeudy holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 10.1 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 Jerry Jeudy or Troy Franklin in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jerry Jeudy has the edge at 10.1 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 Jerry Jeudy and Troy Franklin average in 2025?▾

Jerry Jeudy averaged 10.1 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 1.6 points per game.

Do Jerry Jeudy and Troy Franklin share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Jerry Jeudy and Troy Franklin share a Week 10 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at wide receiver for that week.

Is Jerry Jeudy or Troy Franklin a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Jerry Jeudy outscored Troy Franklin by 1.6 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.