Troy Franklin vs Mack Hollins
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 Troy Franklin by 0.1 projected points (4.8 vs 4.8), close enough that either call is defensible.
Troy Franklin faces LA, the 21st-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week. Mack Hollins faces JAX, the 19th-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 2.7 points of value over replacement (-92.1 vs -94.8), 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 | Mack HollinsNWE | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 3 opponent | LA | JAX | |
| Projected Week 3 points | 4.8 | 4.8 | Franklin +0.1 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 32) | #21 | #19 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 85.1 | 82.4 | Franklin +2.7 pts |
| Points per game | 5.0 | 4.8 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -92.1 | -94.8 | Franklin +2.7 |
| Overall rank | #185 | #195 | Franklin by 10 |
| Position rank | WR73 | WR74 | |
| Market ADP | 172.4 | - | |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 15 | - | |
| Bye week | 10 | 11 |
Should I start Troy Franklin or Mack Hollins in Week 3?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Troy Franklin by 0.1 projected points (4.8 vs 4.8), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Troy Franklin or Mack Hollins in 2026 fantasy football?
Troy Franklin. He projects 85.1 fantasy points with -92.1 value over replacement, vs 82.4 points and -94.8 for Mack Hollins (WR, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.