Should I start Bryce Lance or Troy Franklin this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

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Start Bryce Lance

Week 7 · PPR

Bryce Lance averaged 4.0 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 Bryce Lance: 3.5 versus 1.6 FP per game.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 1:02 AM ET · PPR

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Bryce Lance

WR · NOStats & schedule

3.9FF projected

↓ -1.2 vs ESPN

vs PIT

Sun 9:30 AM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Troy Franklin

WR · DENStats & schedule

3.9FF projected

↓ -0.2 vs ESPN

at ARI

Sun 4:05 PM ET

Projection breakdown

Bryce Lance

Fortified3.9

ESPN5.1

Sleeper2.6

FantasyPros—

Bryce Lance faces PIT in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 3.5 fantasy points.

Troy Franklin

Fortified3.9

ESPN4.1

Sleeper5.2

FantasyPros—

Troy Franklin faces ARI in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 1.6 fantasy points.

The projections are effectively level (3.9 vs 3.9 FP). There is no meaningful projected edge. Compare the matchups and confirm your lineup before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 1:02 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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Scoring & lineup notes

PPR awards one point per reception; half-PPR awards 0.5; standard awards none. Custom league rules can change the result. Confirm active status, kickoff and lineup locks. Projections are estimates; completed-week scores are actuals.