Demarcus Robinson vs Troy Franklin
Who should you start in Week 3? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 3
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Demarcus Robinson by 0.8 projected points (5.6 vs 4.8), close enough that either call is defensible.
Demarcus Robinson faces ARI, the 9th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week. Troy Franklin faces LA, the 21st-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 Demarcus Robinson: a clear but modest edge of 5.6 points of value over replacement (-86.5 vs -92.1).
The draft market hasn't priced this matchup yet, so treat it as a pure model call.
Health note: Demarcus Robinson carries an injury flag of IR (Ankle), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Demarcus RobinsonSFO | Troy FranklinDEN | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 3 opponent | ARI | LA | |
| Projected Week 3 points | 5.6 | 4.8 | Robinson +0.8 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 32) | #9 | #21 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 90.7 | 85.1 | Robinson +5.6 pts |
| Points per game | 5.3 | 5.0 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -86.5 | -92.1 | Robinson +5.6 |
| Overall rank | #166 | #185 | Robinson by 19 |
| Position rank | WR70 | WR73 | |
| Market ADP | - | 172.4 | |
| Typical round (12-team) | - | Rd 15 | |
| Bye week | 8 | 10 | |
| Injury flag | IR | None |
Should I start Demarcus Robinson or Troy Franklin in Week 3?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Demarcus Robinson by 0.8 projected points (5.6 vs 4.8), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Demarcus Robinson or Troy Franklin in 2026 fantasy football?
Demarcus Robinson. He projects 90.7 fantasy points with -86.5 value over replacement, vs 85.1 points and -92.1 for Troy Franklin (WR, PPR).