Troy Franklin vs Keon Coleman
Who should you start in Week 4? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 4
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Keon Coleman by 0.4 projected points (5.3 vs 5.0), close enough that either call is defensible.
Keon Coleman faces NE, the 2nd-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week. Troy Franklin faces SF, the 18th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week.
Season-long, the model still ranks Troy Franklin ahead. This is a matchup call for Week 4, not a change of heart about the rest of the year.
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 4.8 points of value over replacement (-95.2 vs -100.0), 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 | Keon ColemanBUF | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 4 opponent | SF | NE | |
| Projected Week 4 points | 5.0 | 5.3 | Coleman +0.4 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 32) | #18 | #2 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 85.1 | 80.3 | Franklin +4.8 pts |
| Points per game | 5.0 | 4.7 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -95.2 | -100.0 | Franklin +4.8 |
| Overall rank | #191 | #200 | Franklin by 9 |
| Position rank | WR72 | WR75 | |
| Market ADP | 172.4 | - | |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 15 | - | |
| Bye week | 10 | 7 |
Should I start Troy Franklin or Keon Coleman in Week 4?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Keon Coleman by 0.4 projected points (5.3 vs 5.0), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Troy Franklin or Keon Coleman in 2026 fantasy football?
Troy Franklin. He projects 85.1 fantasy points with -95.2 value over replacement, vs 80.3 points and -100.0 for Keon Coleman (WR, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.