Troy Franklin vs Roman Wilson
Who should you start in Week 5? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 5
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Roman Wilson by 0.2 projected points (5.1 vs 4.8), close enough that either call is defensible.
Roman Wilson faces IND, the 7th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week. Troy Franklin faces LAC, the 24th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week.
Season-long, the model still ranks Troy Franklin ahead. This is a matchup call for Week 5, 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 4.4 points of value over replacement (-93.4 vs -97.8), 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 | Roman WilsonPIT | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 5 opponent | LAC | IND | |
| Projected Week 5 points | 4.8 | 5.1 | Wilson +0.2 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 30) | #24 | #7 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 85.1 | 80.7 | Franklin +4.4 pts |
| Points per game | 5.0 | 4.7 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -93.4 | -97.8 | Franklin +4.4 |
| Overall rank | #182 | #197 | Franklin by 15 |
| Position rank | WR70 | WR73 | |
| Market ADP | 172.4 | - | |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 15 | - | |
| Bye week | 10 | 9 |
Should I start Troy Franklin or Roman Wilson in Week 5?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Roman Wilson by 0.2 projected points (5.1 vs 4.8), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Troy Franklin or Roman Wilson in 2026 fantasy football?
Troy Franklin. He projects 85.1 fantasy points with -93.4 value over replacement, vs 80.7 points and -97.8 for Roman Wilson (WR, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.