Troy Franklin vs Kendrick Bourne
Who should you start in Week 6? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 6
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Troy Franklin by 0.3 projected points (5.2 vs 4.9), close enough that either call is defensible.
Troy Franklin faces SEA, the 8th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week. Kendrick Bourne faces LA, the 20th-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
This one is a coin flip. The model leans Troy Franklin by 0.8 points of value over replacement (-107.7 vs -108.5), 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 | Kendrick BourneARI | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 6 opponent | SEA | LA | |
| Projected Week 6 points | 5.2 | 4.9 | Franklin +0.3 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 28) | #8 | #20 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 85.1 | 84.3 | Franklin +0.8 pts |
| Points per game | 5.0 | 5.0 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -107.7 | -108.5 | Franklin +0.8 |
| Overall rank | #195 | #198 | Franklin by 3 |
| Position rank | WR70 | WR71 | |
| Market ADP | 172.4 | - | |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 15 | - | |
| Bye week | 10 | 14 |
Should I start Troy Franklin or Kendrick Bourne in Week 6?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Troy Franklin by 0.3 projected points (5.2 vs 4.9), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Troy Franklin or Kendrick Bourne in 2026 fantasy football?
Troy Franklin. He projects 85.1 fantasy points with -107.7 value over replacement, vs 84.3 points and -108.5 for Kendrick Bourne (WR, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.