Troy Franklin vs Tutu Atwell
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 0.8 projected points (4.8 vs 4.1), close enough that either call is defensible.
Troy Franklin faces LA, the 21st-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week. Tutu Atwell faces KC, the 32nd-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 3.3 points of value over replacement (-93.4 vs -96.7), 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 | Tutu AtwellMIA | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 3 opponent | LA | KC | |
| Projected Week 3 points | 4.8 | 4.1 | Franklin +0.8 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 32) | #21 | #32 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 85.1 | 81.8 | Franklin +3.3 pts |
| Points per game | 5.0 | 4.8 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -93.4 | -96.7 | Franklin +3.3 |
| Overall rank | #187 | #200 | Franklin by 13 |
| Position rank | WR72 | WR74 | |
| Market ADP | 172.4 | - | |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 15 | - | |
| Bye week | 10 | 6 |
Should I start Troy Franklin or Tutu Atwell in Week 3?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Troy Franklin by 0.8 projected points (4.8 vs 4.1), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Troy Franklin or Tutu Atwell in 2026 fantasy football?
Troy Franklin. He projects 85.1 fantasy points with -93.4 value over replacement, vs 81.8 points and -96.7 for Tutu Atwell (WR, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.