Michael Wilson vs Troy Franklin: Who Should You Start?
Two wide receivers who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Michael Wilson (Arizona Cardinals) finished the 2025 season averaging 10.7 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.
Michael Wilson carries a 2.2-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. Michael Wilson turned 126 targets into 1006 yards and 7 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.
Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Michael Wilson sits Week 11 while Troy Franklin is off Week 14. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.
