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Keon Coleman vs Troy FranklinWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Troy Franklin is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.5 PPG to Keon Coleman's 7.0 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. Keon Coleman at 7.0 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Troy Franklin higher, but do not fade Keon Coleman entirely.

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

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WRBuffalo Bills#59
Keon Coleman
PPG
7.0
Games
12
Rec
38
Rec Yds
404
Rec TDs
4
Targets
59
Bye
Week 7
WRDenver Broncos#44PPG LEADER
Troy Franklin
PPG
8.5
Games
17
Rec
65
Rec Yds
709
Rec TDs
6
Targets
104
Bye
Week 10

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Keon Coleman
Troy Franklin

Head to Head

7.0 PPG8.5 PPG
12 GP17 GP
Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Keon Coleman: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #59 at the position). Troy Franklin: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #44 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Keon Coleman is producing at 32% 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.

Keon Coleman vs Troy Franklin: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Keon Coleman and Troy Franklin is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Buffalo Bills wide receiver put up 7.0 PPG in 2025 over 12 games; Troy Franklin of the Denver Broncos averaged 8.5 in 17. A 1.5-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 1.5 points favors Troy Franklin, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one wide receiver to the other.

Target volume is the story here. Troy Franklin saw 104 targets in 2025, while Keon Coleman drew 59. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Troy Franklin, even in weeks where Keon Coleman posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Keon Coleman has his bye in Week 7, and Troy Franklin rests in Week 10. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at wide receiver for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

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: Keon Coleman (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 Keon Coleman by a projected 26 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Troy Franklin played 17 games in 2025 compared to Keon Coleman's 12. That durability gap means Troy Franklin contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
  • Troy Franklin 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

Keon Coleman vs Troy Franklin: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatKeon ColemanTroy Franklin
PPG (Half-PPR)7.08.5
Games Played1217
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)84145
Receptions3865
Rec/Game3.23.8
Receiving Yards404709
Rec Yds/Game33.741.7
Receiving TDs46
Targets59104
Target Share/Game4.96.1
Age2323
Experience1 yrs1 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 7Week 10

Summary

8.5 PPG for Troy Franklin versus 7.0 for Keon Coleman 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 Keon Coleman or Troy Franklin in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Troy Franklin has the edge at 8.5 PPG compared to Keon Coleman's 7.0 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 Keon Coleman and Troy Franklin average in 2025?

Keon Coleman averaged 7.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Troy Franklin averaged 8.5 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 1.5 points per game.

When are Keon Coleman and Troy Franklin's bye weeks in 2026?

Keon Coleman (BUF) has a bye in Week 7, and Troy Franklin (DEN) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Keon Coleman or Troy Franklin a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?

Troy Franklin outscored Keon Coleman by 1.5 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.

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