Troy Franklin vs Calvin Austin III
Who should you draft in 2026 fantasy football? Our machine learning model's projections, value over replacement (VBD), and the draft market's lean, refreshed every morning.
WR78
Troy Franklin
85.1
projected 2026 points (PPR)
The model's pick
VS
WR79
Calvin Austin III
84.4
projected 2026 points (PPR)
The call
This one is a coin flip. The model leans Troy Franklin by 0.7 points of value over replacement (-87.7 vs -88.3), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market hasn't priced this matchup yet, so treat it as a pure model call.
| Troy FranklinDEN | Calvin Austin IIINYG | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 85.1 | 84.4 | Franklin +0.7 pts |
| Points per game | 5.0 | 5.0 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -87.7 | -88.3 | Franklin +0.7 |
| Overall rank | #198 | #200 | Franklin by 2 |
| Position rank | WR78 | WR79 | |
| Market ADP | - | - | |
| Typical round (12-team) | - | - | |
| Bye week | 10 | 8 |
Should I draft Troy Franklin or Calvin Austin III in 2026 fantasy football?
Troy Franklin. He projects 85.1 fantasy points with -87.7 value over replacement, vs 84.4 points and -88.3 for Calvin Austin III (WR, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.