Jalen Nailor 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 Jalen Nailor by 0.2 projected points (5.0 vs 4.8), close enough that either call is defensible.
Jalen Nailor faces NO, the 27th-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 Jalen Nailor: a clear but modest edge of 7.8 points of value over replacement (-85.6 vs -93.4).
The draft market agrees: Jalen Nailor goes first at ADP 154.4 vs 172.4 for Troy Franklin.
| Jalen NailorLVR | Troy FranklinDEN | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 3 opponent | NO | LA | |
| Projected Week 3 points | 5.0 | 4.8 | Nailor +0.2 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 32) | #27 | #21 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 92.9 | 85.1 | Nailor +7.8 pts |
| Points per game | 5.5 | 5.0 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -85.6 | -93.4 | Nailor +7.8 |
| Overall rank | #165 | #187 | Nailor by 22 |
| Position rank | WR69 | WR72 | |
| Market ADP | 154.4 | 172.4 | Franklin +18.0 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 13 | Rd 15 | |
| Bye week | 13 | 10 |
Should I start Jalen Nailor or Troy Franklin in Week 3?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Jalen Nailor by 0.2 projected points (5.0 vs 4.8), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Jalen Nailor or Troy Franklin in 2026 fantasy football?
Jalen Nailor. He projects 92.9 fantasy points with -85.6 value over replacement, vs 85.1 points and -93.4 for Troy Franklin (WR, PPR).