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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Troy Franklin vs Tyler LockettWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Troy Franklin is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.5 PPG to Tyler Lockett's 6.9 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. Tyler Lockett at 6.9 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Troy Franklin higher, but do not fade Tyler Lockett entirely.

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

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WRDenver Broncos#44PPG LEADER

Troy Franklin

PPG

8.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

709

Rec TDs

Targets

104

Bye

Week 10

WRSeattle Seahawks#99

Tyler Lockett

PPG

6.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

548

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Troy Franklin

Tyler Lockett

Head to Head

8.5 PPG6.9 PPG

17 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Troy Franklin: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #44 at the position). Tyler Lockett: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Troy Franklin is producing at 39% of elite pace and Tyler Lockett at 31%. That ranking gap means Troy Franklin carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Troy Franklin vs Tyler Lockett: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Troy Franklin and Tyler Lockett is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Denver Broncos wide receiver put up 8.5 PPG in 2025 over 17 games; Tyler Lockett of the Seattle Seahawks averaged 6.9 in 15. A 1.6-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 1.6 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 Tyler Lockett drew 72. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Troy Franklin, even in weeks where Tyler Lockett posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Both share a Week 10 bye, which matters for roster construction. If you are stacking wide receivers this deep on your bench, plan your replacement wide receiver early.

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: Troy Franklin (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Tyler Lockett (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Troy Franklin outscored Tyler Lockett by a projected 27 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Troy Franklin played 17 games in 2025 compared to Tyler Lockett'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.
•Both players share a Week 10 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Troy Franklin vs Tyler Lockett: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Troy Franklin	Tyler Lockett
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.5	6.9
Games Played	17	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	145	104
Receptions	65	48
Rec/Game	3.8	3.2
Receiving Yards	709	548
Rec Yds/Game	41.7	36.5
Receiving TDs	6	2
Targets	104	72
Target Share/Game	6.1	4.8
Age	23	-
Experience	1 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 10

Summary

8.5 PPG for Troy Franklin versus 6.9 for Tyler Lockett 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 Troy Franklin or Tyler Lockett in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Troy Franklin has the edge at 8.5 PPG compared to Tyler Lockett's 6.9 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 Troy Franklin and Tyler Lockett average in 2025?▾

Troy Franklin averaged 8.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Tyler Lockett averaged 6.9 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 1.6 points per game.

Do Troy Franklin and Tyler Lockett share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Troy Franklin and Tyler Lockett share a Week 10 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at wide receiver for that week.

Is Troy Franklin or Tyler Lockett a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Troy Franklin outscored Tyler Lockett by 1.6 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.