Should I start Marvin Mims Jr. or Troy Franklin this week? Week 7 Half-PPR (2026)

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Start Marvin Mims Jr.

Week 7 · Half-PPR

Marvin Mims Jr. averaged 3.0 targets per game across the last 3 recorded games, compared with 1.0 for Troy Franklin. More opportunities provide another route to fantasy points. Recent scoring favors Marvin Mims Jr.: 1.2 versus 1.1 FP per game.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:18 AM ET · Half-PPR

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Marvin Mims Jr.

WR · DENStats & schedule

3.7FF projected

↓ -0.7 vs ESPN

at ARI

Sun 4:05 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Troy Franklin

WR · DENStats & schedule

3.3FF projected

↓ -0.1 vs ESPN

at ARI

Sun 4:05 PM ET

Projection breakdown

Marvin Mims Jr.

Fortified3.7

ESPN4.4

Sleeper4.0

FantasyPros—

Marvin Mims Jr. faces ARI in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 1.2 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 2.5%.

Troy Franklin

Fortified3.3

ESPN3.4

Sleeper4.4

FantasyPros—

Troy Franklin faces ARI in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 1.1 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 2.5%.

Marvin Mims Jr. projects for 3.7 points in half-PPR scoring, 0.4 more than Troy Franklin. The gap is small; late injury news or your league’s scoring can change the choice.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:18 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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