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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Kayshon Boutte vs Troy FranklinWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Troy Franklin is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.5 PPG to Kayshon Boutte's 7.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Troy Franklin is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Troy Franklin and Kayshon Boutte are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.8-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

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

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WRNew England Patriots#53

Kayshon Boutte

PPG

7.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

551

Rec TDs

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

Kayshon Boutte

Troy Franklin

Head to Head

7.7 PPG8.5 PPG

14 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Kayshon Boutte: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #53 at the position). Troy Franklin: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #44 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Kayshon Boutte is producing at 35% 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.

Kayshon Boutte vs Troy Franklin: The Full Breakdown

Kayshon Boutte (7.7 PPG) and Troy Franklin (8.5 PPG) produced nearly identical fantasy numbers in 2025. When two wide receivers are this close on a per-game basis, the weekly matchup matters more than the season-long resume. Kayshon Boutte played 14 games for the New England Patriots; Troy Franklin suited up 17 times for the Denver Broncos.

A 0.8-point per-game gap over a full season is essentially noise. It means one extra catch, one fewer target, or a single broken play away from flipping the script. For a weekly start/sit call between these two, matchup analysis matters far more than the season line.

Target volume is the story here. Troy Franklin saw 104 targets in 2025, while Kayshon Boutte drew 46. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Troy Franklin, even in weeks where Kayshon Boutte posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Kayshon Boutte 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: Kayshon Boutte (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 Kayshon Boutte by a projected 14 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Troy Franklin played 17 games in 2025 compared to Kayshon Boutte's 14. That durability gap means Troy Franklin contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Kayshon Boutte 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

Kayshon Boutte vs Troy Franklin: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Kayshon Boutte	Troy Franklin
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.7	8.5
Games Played	14	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	108	145
Receptions	33	65
Rec/Game	2.4	3.8
Receiving Yards	551	709
Rec Yds/Game	39.4	41.7
Receiving TDs	6	6
Targets	46	104
Target Share/Game	3.3	6.1
Age	24	23
Experience	2 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 10

Summary

8.5 PPG for Troy Franklin versus 7.7 for Kayshon Boutte in 2025. The baseline favors Troy Franklin, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Kayshon Boutte or Troy Franklin in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Troy Franklin has the edge at 8.5 PPG compared to Kayshon Boutte's 7.7 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 Kayshon Boutte and Troy Franklin average in 2025?▾

Kayshon Boutte averaged 7.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Troy Franklin averaged 8.5 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 0.8 points per game.

When are Kayshon Boutte and Troy Franklin's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Kayshon Boutte (NE) 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 Kayshon Boutte or Troy Franklin a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Troy Franklin outscored Kayshon Boutte by 0.8 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.