Tyquan Thornton vs Troy Franklin
Who should you start in Week 5? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 5
Start Troy Franklin this week: Tyquan Thornton is on bye in Week 5.
Troy Franklin gets LAC, the 17th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week, projecting 5.0 points.
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 Tyquan Thornton by 3.9 points of value over replacement (-91.3 vs -95.2), 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.
Health note: Tyquan Thornton carries an injury flag of Out (Ankle), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Tyquan ThorntonKAN | Troy FranklinDEN | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 5 opponent | Bye | LAC | |
| Projected Week 5 points | 0.0 | 5.0 | Franklin +5.0 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 30) | - | #17 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 89.0 | 85.1 | Thornton +3.9 pts |
| Points per game | 5.2 | 5.0 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -91.3 | -95.2 | Thornton +3.9 |
| Overall rank | #170 | #188 | Thornton by 18 |
| Position rank | WR68 | WR69 | |
| Market ADP | - | 172.4 | |
| Typical round (12-team) | - | Rd 15 | |
| Bye week | 5 | 10 | |
| Injury flag | Out | None |
Should I start Tyquan Thornton or Troy Franklin in Week 5?
Start Troy Franklin this week: Tyquan Thornton is on bye in Week 5.
Should I draft Tyquan Thornton or Troy Franklin in 2026 fantasy football?
Tyquan Thornton. He projects 89.0 fantasy points with -91.3 value over replacement, vs 85.1 points and -95.2 for Troy Franklin (WR, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.