Jauan Jennings vs Troy Franklin
Who should you start in Week 3? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 3
Start Jauan Jennings this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.1 projected points (6.0 vs 4.8).
Jauan Jennings faces TB, the 5th-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 Jauan Jennings: a clear but modest edge of 7.1 points of value over replacement (-86.3 vs -93.4).
The draft market agrees: Jauan Jennings goes first at ADP 152.5 vs 172.4 for Troy Franklin.
| Jauan JenningsMIN | Troy FranklinDEN | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 3 opponent | TB | LA | |
| Projected Week 3 points | 6.0 | 4.8 | Jennings +1.1 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 32) | #5 | #21 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 92.2 | 85.1 | Jennings +7.1 pts |
| Points per game | 5.4 | 5.0 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -86.3 | -93.4 | Jennings +7.1 |
| Overall rank | #166 | #187 | Jennings by 21 |
| Position rank | WR70 | WR72 | |
| Market ADP | 152.5 | 172.4 | Franklin +19.9 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 13 | Rd 15 | |
| Bye week | 6 | 10 |
Should I start Jauan Jennings or Troy Franklin in Week 3?
Start Jauan Jennings this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.1 projected points (6.0 vs 4.8).
Should I draft Jauan Jennings or Troy Franklin in 2026 fantasy football?
Jauan Jennings. He projects 92.2 fantasy points with -86.3 value over replacement, vs 85.1 points and -93.4 for Troy Franklin (WR, PPR).