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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Mack Hollins vs Troy FranklinWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Troy Franklin is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.5 PPG to Mack Hollins's 6.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Troy Franklin is the better fantasy play this season.

Troy Franklin has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.5-PPG advantage is real (8.5 to 6.0), and Troy Franklin's 6 touchdowns show scoring upside. Mack Hollins 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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WRNew England Patriots#99

Mack Hollins

PPG

6.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

550

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

Mack Hollins

Troy Franklin

Head to Head

6.0 PPG8.5 PPG

15 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Mack Hollins: 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, Mack Hollins is producing at 27% 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.

Mack Hollins vs Troy Franklin: The Full Breakdown

Mack Hollins and Troy Franklin are both viable fantasy wide receivers heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Mack Hollins averaged 6.0 PPG across 15 games with the New England Patriots, while Troy Franklin posted 8.5 PPG in 17 appearances for the Denver Broncos.

A 2.5-PPG gap gives Troy Franklin the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Target volume is the story here. Troy Franklin saw 104 targets in 2025, while Mack Hollins drew 65. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Troy Franklin, even in weeks where Mack Hollins posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Mack Hollins has his bye in Week 14, 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: Mack Hollins (age 32) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Troy Franklin (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Troy Franklin outscored Mack Hollins by a projected 43 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Troy Franklin played 17 games in 2025 compared to Mack Hollins's 15. 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.
•Troy Franklin is 9 years younger than Mack Hollins (23 vs 32), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Mack Hollins vs Troy Franklin: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Mack Hollins	Troy Franklin
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.0	8.5
Games Played	15	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	90	145
Receptions	46	65
Rec/Game	3.1	3.8
Receiving Yards	550	709
Rec Yds/Game	36.7	41.7
Receiving TDs	2	6
Targets	65	104
Target Share/Game	4.3	6.1
Age	32	23
Experience	9 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 10

Summary

Troy Franklin outscored Mack Hollins by 2.5 PPG in 2025 (8.5 to 6.0). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Mack Hollins or Troy Franklin in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Troy Franklin has the edge at 8.5 PPG compared to Mack Hollins's 6.0 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 Mack Hollins and Troy Franklin average in 2025?▾

Mack Hollins averaged 6.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Troy Franklin averaged 8.5 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 2.5 points per game.

When are Mack Hollins and Troy Franklin's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Mack Hollins (NE) 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 Mack Hollins or Troy Franklin a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Troy Franklin outscored Mack Hollins 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.