Should I start Ben Yurosek or Troy Franklin this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Troy Franklin

+2.5 projected edge · Standard

Start Troy Franklin over Ben Yurosek for Week 7 Standard: 2.7 projected points versus 0.2.

Ben Yurosek: 1.0 FP recent scoring average.
Troy Franklin: 0.6 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup lift against ARI.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:47 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Troy Franklin

WR · DENStats & schedule

2.7FF projected

= 0.0 vs ESPN

at ARI

Sun 4:05 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Ben Yurosek

TE · MINStats & schedule

0.2FF projected

↓ -0.1 vs ESPN

vs IND

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Troy Franklin

Fortified2.7

ESPN2.8

Sleeper3.5

FantasyPros—

Troy Franklin faces ARI in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.6 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 7.5%.

Ben Yurosek

Fortified0.2

ESPN0.3

Sleeper0.1

FantasyPros—

Ben Yurosek faces IND in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 1.0 fantasy points.

Troy Franklin projects for 2.7 points in standard scoring, 2.5 more than Ben Yurosek. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:47 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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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.