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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Troy Franklin vs Tyreek HillWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tyreek Hill is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.8 PPG to Troy Franklin's 8.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tyreek Hill is the better fantasy play this season.

Tyreek Hill has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.3-PPG advantage is real (10.8 to 8.5), and Tyreek Hill's 1 touchdowns show scoring upside. Troy Franklin 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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WRDenver Broncos#44

Troy Franklin

PPG

8.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

709

Rec TDs

Targets

104

Bye

Week 10

WRMiami Dolphins#20PPG LEADER

Tyreek Hill

PPG

10.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

265

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Troy Franklin

Tyreek Hill

Head to Head

8.5 PPG10.8 PPG

17 GP4 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Troy Franklin: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #44 at the position). Tyreek Hill: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #20 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Troy Franklin is producing at 39% of elite pace and Tyreek Hill at 49%. That ranking gap means Tyreek Hill carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Troy Franklin vs Tyreek Hill: The Full Breakdown

Troy Franklin and Tyreek Hill are both viable fantasy wide receivers heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Troy Franklin averaged 8.5 PPG across 17 games with the Denver Broncos, while Tyreek Hill posted 10.8 PPG in 4 appearances for the Miami Dolphins.

A 2.3-PPG gap gives Tyreek Hill 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 Tyreek Hill drew 29. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Troy Franklin, even in weeks where Tyreek Hill posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Troy Franklin sits Week 10 while Tyreek Hill is off Week 6. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

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. Tyreek Hill (age 32) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Tyreek Hill outscored Troy Franklin by a projected 39 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Troy Franklin played 17 games in 2025 compared to Tyreek Hill's 4. 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 Tyreek Hill (23 vs 32), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Troy Franklin vs Tyreek Hill: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Troy Franklin	Tyreek Hill
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.5	10.8
Games Played	17	4
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	145	43
Receptions	65	21
Rec/Game	3.8	5.3
Receiving Yards	709	265
Rec Yds/Game	41.7	66.3
Receiving TDs	6	1
Targets	104	29
Target Share/Game	6.1	7.3
Age	23	32
Experience	1 yrs	9 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 6

Summary

Tyreek Hill outscored Troy Franklin by 2.3 PPG in 2025 (10.8 to 8.5). 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 Troy Franklin or Tyreek Hill in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tyreek Hill has the edge at 10.8 PPG compared to Troy Franklin's 8.5 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 Tyreek Hill average in 2025?▾

Troy Franklin averaged 8.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Tyreek Hill averaged 10.8 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 2.3 points per game.

When are Troy Franklin and Tyreek Hill's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Troy Franklin (DEN) has a bye in Week 10, and Tyreek Hill (MIA) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Troy Franklin or Tyreek Hill a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Tyreek Hill outscored Troy Franklin by 2.3 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.