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
90.3
projected 2026 points (PPR)
The model's pick
VS
WR80
Troy Franklin
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).
The draft market hasn't priced this matchup yet, so treat it as a pure model call.
| 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).