Cooper Kupp vs Troy Franklin
Who should you start in Week 5? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 5
Start Cooper Kupp this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.2 projected points (6.0 vs 4.8).
Cooper Kupp faces SF, the 17th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week. Troy Franklin faces LAC, the 24th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
The model takes Cooper Kupp, and it isn't close: 16.2 points of value over replacement separate them (-76.7 vs -92.9).
The draft market agrees: Cooper Kupp goes first at ADP 160.4 vs 172.4 for Troy Franklin.
| Cooper KuppSEA | Troy FranklinDEN | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 5 opponent | SF | LAC | |
| Projected Week 5 points | 6.0 | 4.8 | Kupp +1.2 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 30) | #17 | #24 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 101.3 | 85.1 | Kupp +16.2 pts |
| Points per game | 6.0 | 5.0 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -76.7 | -92.9 | Kupp +16.2 |
| Overall rank | #157 | #182 | Kupp by 25 |
| Position rank | WR66 | WR69 | |
| Market ADP | 160.4 | 172.4 | Franklin +12.0 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 14 | Rd 15 | |
| Bye week | 11 | 10 |
Should I start Cooper Kupp or Troy Franklin in Week 5?
Start Cooper Kupp this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.2 projected points (6.0 vs 4.8).
Should I draft Cooper Kupp or Troy Franklin in 2026 fantasy football?
Cooper Kupp. He projects 101.3 fantasy points with -76.7 value over replacement, vs 85.1 points and -92.9 for Troy Franklin (WR, PPR).