Romeo Doubs vs Troy Franklin: Who Should You Start?
This is a genuine coin flip on paper. Romeo Doubs finished the 2025 season at 8.6 PPG over 16 games with the New England Patriots, while Troy Franklin clocked in at 8.5 across 17 appearances for the Denver Broncos. A 0.1-point gap means any given week could go either way.
With a margin this thin, season averages are not the deciding factor. Weekly variables like opponent defense, game script, and injury status carry more weight than a fraction of a PPG. The right start in Week 6 might be the wrong start in Week 14.
Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Romeo Doubs turned 85 targets into 724 yards and 6 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 14 bye. That means you need a backup plan at wide receiver for that week, especially if one of these two is your starter.
