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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Troy Franklin vs Wan'Dale RobinsonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Wan'Dale Robinson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.7 PPG to Troy Franklin's 8.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Wan'Dale Robinson is the better fantasy play this season.

Wan'Dale Robinson has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.2-PPG advantage is real (10.7 to 8.5), and Wan'Dale Robinson's 4 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

WRNew York Giants#23PPG LEADER

Wan'Dale Robinson

PPG

10.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,014

Rec TDs

Targets

140

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Troy Franklin

Wan'Dale Robinson

Head to Head

8.5 PPG10.7 PPG

17 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Troy Franklin: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #44 at the position). Wan'Dale Robinson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #23 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Troy Franklin is producing at 39% of elite pace and Wan'Dale Robinson at 49%. That ranking gap means Wan'Dale Robinson carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Troy Franklin vs Wan'Dale Robinson: The Full Breakdown

Troy Franklin and Wan'Dale Robinson 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 Wan'Dale Robinson posted 10.7 PPG in 16 appearances for the New York Giants.

A 2.2-PPG gap gives Wan'Dale Robinson 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. Wan'Dale Robinson saw 140 targets in 2025, while Troy Franklin drew 104. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Wan'Dale Robinson, even in weeks where Troy Franklin 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 Wan'Dale Robinson is off Week 8. 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. Wan'Dale Robinson (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Wan'Dale Robinson outscored Troy Franklin by a projected 37 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Troy Franklin played 17 games in 2025 compared to Wan'Dale Robinson's 16. 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.
•Wan'Dale Robinson saw 140 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Troy Franklin vs Wan'Dale Robinson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Troy Franklin	Wan'Dale Robinson
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.5	10.7
Games Played	17	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	145	171
Receptions	65	92
Rec/Game	3.8	5.8
Receiving Yards	709	1,014
Rec Yds/Game	41.7	63.4
Receiving TDs	6	4
Targets	104	140
Target Share/Game	6.1	8.8
Age	23	25
Experience	1 yrs	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 8

Summary

Wan'Dale Robinson outscored Troy Franklin by 2.2 PPG in 2025 (10.7 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 Wan'Dale Robinson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Wan'Dale Robinson has the edge at 10.7 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 Wan'Dale Robinson average in 2025?▾

Troy Franklin averaged 8.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Wan'Dale Robinson averaged 10.7 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 2.2 points per game.

When are Troy Franklin and Wan'Dale Robinson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Troy Franklin (DEN) has a bye in Week 10, and Wan'Dale Robinson (NYG) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Troy Franklin or Wan'Dale Robinson a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Wan'Dale Robinson outscored Troy Franklin by 2.2 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.