Zachariah Branch vs Troy Franklin

Who should you draft in 2026 fantasy football? Our machine learning model's projections, value over replacement (VBD), and the draft market's lean, refreshed every morning.

WR77
Zachariah Branch
ATL · Bye 11
90.3
projected 2026 points (PPR)
The model's pick
VS
WR80
Troy Franklin
DEN · Bye 10
85.1
projected 2026 points (PPR)

The call

The model takes Zachariah Branch: a clear but modest edge of 5.2 points of value over replacement (-87.7 vs -92.9).

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Mock draft this pick
Zachariah BranchATL Troy FranklinDEN Edge
Projected 2026 points (PPR) 90.3 85.1 Branch +5.2 pts
Points per game 5.3 5.0
Value over replacement (VBD) -87.7 -92.9 Branch +5.2
Overall rank #188 #200 Branch by 12
Position rank WR77 WR80
Market ADP - 182.1
Typical round (12-team) - Rd 16
Bye week 11 10

Should I draft Zachariah Branch or Troy Franklin in 2026 fantasy football?

Zachariah Branch. He projects 90.3 fantasy points with -87.7 value over replacement, vs 85.1 points and -92.9 for Troy Franklin (WR, PPR).