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PositiveUsageSep 15, 2026Dataroma

Broncos 1st read target shares in Week 1, per @FantasyPtsData: Pat Bryant - 35.7% Evan Engram - 21.4% Jaylen Waddle - 14.3% Courtland Sutton - 14.3% Troy Franklin - 7.4% And route shares... Pat Bryant - 57.6% Evan Engram - 60.6% Jaylen Waddle - 78.8% Courtland Sutton - 69.7% Troy Franklin - 24.2% A really poor game for Denver and Bo Nix in particular, assume there's much better days ahead. I'm not taking much away from the small sample here in a weird game, other than that Pat Bryant is clea...

Broncos 1st read target shares in Week 1, per @FantasyPtsData: Pat Bryant - 35.7% Evan Engram - 21.4% Jaylen Waddle - 14.3% Courtland Sutton - 14.3% Troy Franklin - 7.4% And route shares... Pat Bryant - 57.6% Evan Engram - 60.6% Jaylen Waddle - 78.8% Courtland Sutton - 69.7% Troy Franklin - 24.2% A really poor game for Denver and Bo Nix in particular, assume there's much better days ahead. I'm not taking much away from the small sample here in a weird game, other than that Pat Bryant is clea...

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NegativeUsageSep 15, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Franklin played 34% of snaps and 27% of routes with 1 target for 5 yards; he had a 13.7% target share.

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NegativeUsageSep 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Troy Franklin was called for offensive pass interference in the third quarter, which derailed Denver's drive and put them in a third and long situation.

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NegativeRoleSep 15, 2026Mile High Report

An offensive pass interference call on Troy Franklin sucked all the wind out of Denver's drive, stalling their offensive momentum and contributing to another failed possession.

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NegativeUsageSep 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Franklin ran an end around that picked up five yards during a Broncos drive, showing involvement in the offensive scheme.

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PositiveUsageSep 15, 2026Mile High Report

Executed an end-around play that picked up five yards on the Broncos' drive following Marvin Mims Jr.'s punt return.

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NegativeUsageSep 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Franklin was targeted multiple times but struggled to produce; he had an offensive pass interference penalty that erased a 16-yard gain in the third quarter and had an incomplete pass intended for him on fourth down in the third quarter.

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NegativeDepth ChartSep 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Troy Franklin is listed as one of the Broncos' active wide receivers for Monday night's game against the Chiefs, indicating he is in the team's receiving rotation.

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PositiveRoleSep 13, 2026Mile High Report

Troy Franklin was Bo Nix's No. 2 receiver last year with over 700 yards and six scores. They played together in college (Go Ducks!) and have a tight bond. The source expects Franklin to get his snaps and be a solid inclusion in the rotation, contrary to speculation about reduced play time, and does not believe LJH will compete for many of those snaps.

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PositiveValueSep 13, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Troy Franklin (WR, DEN) is targeted as a waiver wire replacement option for fantasy managers who need to cover for Malik Nabers' potential absence in Week 1, with the recommendation to target players from late games (Sunday Night Football and Monday Night Football) to allow for late-day roster swaps ahead of Sunday Night Football kickoff.

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PositiveProjectionSep 13, 2026Arrowhead Pride

In Madden NFL 27 simulation, Troy Franklin caught 5 receptions for 65 yards and 1 touchdown; connected with Bo Nix on a hard flat route for a nine-yard touchdown in the second quarter to give the Broncos the lead.

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PositiveRoleSep 10, 2026Mile High Report

WR showing consistent improvement trajectory through training camp and preseason; Davis Webb noted that Franklin, along with Marvin Mims, Courtland Sutton, Jaylen Waddle, and Pat Bryant, 'have had really good consecutive days' and 'have consistently gotten better from OTAs to here.' Webb credited new Wide Receivers Coach Ronald Curry's relatability and coaching for the wide receiver room's development.

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PositiveUsageSep 10, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Davis Webb reports Franklin has had two consecutive good days in practice this summer and has consistently improved from OTAs to the present, part of a receiver room showing steady development under Wide Receivers Coach Ronald Curry.

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NegativeDepth ChartSep 9, 2026BDGE Fantasy Football

Troy Franklin is identified as a competitor within the Denver wide receiver room, representing the depth chart competition that Pat Bryant would need to surpass to earn playing time.

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NegativeRoleSep 7, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Troy Franklin's role in the Broncos' game-day roster plans is unclear. The source is not sure where Franklin fits and expects more clarity after Week 1, but would not be surprised if he was among the inactives, especially with Lil'Jordan Humphrey making the team.

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NegativeDepth ChartSep 7, 2026Mile High Report

Franklin's role in the Broncos' game-day roster plans is unclear. The source expects more clarity after Week 1 but would not be surprised if Franklin was among the inactives, especially with Lil'Jordan Humphrey making the team.

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NegativeRoleSep 5, 2026Turf Show Times

Listed by the source as a potential trade target for the Rams if they need more receiver firepower; the source notes that receivers are frequently traded ahead of the league's deadline and can make an impact on relatively short acclimation periods.

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NegativeValueSep 5, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The source identifies Franklin as a potential trade target for the Rams if they need additional receiving firepower mid-season; receivers are frequently traded before the deadline and can make quick impacts with new teams.

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NegativeUsageSep 4, 2026PlayerProfiler Fantasy Football Podcast Network

The source notes that while the model liked Troy Franklin, he has struggled to stay on the field for run-blocking assignments due to his small frame, which is a significant concern in an NFL environment that increasingly demands balanced offenses.

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NegativeProjectionSep 4, 2026Footballguys

The source shows Troy Franklin's ranking dropped from WR90 to WR96 (down 6 spots), with his projection declining from 211.4 to 215.3 points, indicating a downgrade in fantasy outlook.

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NegativeProjectionSep 3, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Franklin posted a sub-65 percent catch rate last season, which is below average for top passing targets; the source notes that if Denver wants to compete for a Lombardi Trophy, their top pass catchers have to perform much better than that.

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NegativeRoleSep 3, 2026Footballguys

Franklin is identified as a less versatile route runner compared to Jaylen Waddle in the Broncos' passing game, suggesting that Waddle's addition creates spacing advantages that Franklin couldn't provide.

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NegativeUsageSep 2, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Troy Franklin posted a 14.0% middle-of-field target share with the Broncos in 2025. The source suggests that swapping Franklin and other receivers for Jaylen Waddle would boost Bo Nix's output, implying Franklin may see reduced targets in 2026.

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NegativeRoleAug 31, 2026PlayerProfiler Fantasy Football Podcast Network

Troy Franklin is viewed negatively due to his inability to earn consistent snaps, specifically struggling with run-blocking and becoming predictable, which limited him to obvious passing downs.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 31, 2026NBC Sports Rotoworld

Played with the Broncos' backups in preseason Week 3; Pat Bryant is well ahead of everyone else on the roster as the WR3.

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NegativeRoleAug 31, 2026Mile High Report

Wide receiver Troy Franklin made 53-man roster but is not special teams contributor; source notes this is noteworthy given backend wide receivers typically offer special teams value.

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NegativeRoleAug 31, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wide receiver Troy Franklin made 53-man roster among six retained at position; notably not a special teams contributor, which is unusual for backend wide receivers.

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NegativeUsageAug 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Troy Franklin received a couple of forced targets early in the preseason game but did not complete either; the source notes that while the first incompletion was partly due to a bad throw by Jarrett Stidham, Franklin did not make plays on the opportunities.

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NegativeRoleAug 29, 2026Mile High Report

Franklin got a couple of forced targets early in the game but didn't complete either; the source notes the first incompletion was due to a bad throw by Stidham, suggesting limited opportunity or impact in the preseason game.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 28, 2026Mile High Report

Matt Peart projects Troy Franklin as one of five wide receivers on the Broncos' 53-man roster, alongside Courtland Sutton, Jaylen Waddle, Marvin Mims Jr., and Pat Bryant.

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Troy Franklin is projected to make the Broncos' 53-man roster as part of a deep five-receiver group for the 2026 season.

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PositiveSleeperAug 28, 2026Footballguys

Troy Franklin is part of Denver's underrated receiver room depth alongside Pat Bryant and Marvin Mims Jr. This depth, combined with Sean Payton's historical tendency to deploy diverse personnel weekly, suggests Franklin could have sleeper value as part of a multi-receiver attack.

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PositiveUsageAug 27, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football - Josh & Hayden

While Troy Franklin has averaged over a target per game in the screen game over the last two seasons, Jeremiah Love identifies him as an inefficient receiver who struggled to earn targets effectively and was not the answer for the Broncos' receiving corps.

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PositiveRoleAug 27, 2026Mattek Fantasy Football

Troy Franklin is expected to significantly impact Courtland Sutton's target share, with a potential for Franklin to play as much 'X' receiver as Sutton by the end of the season.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 26, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Talented wide receiver depth projected to make the 53-man roster, though trade rumors are possible if the Broncos find a preferred undrafted free agent receiver and can acquire something in return; worth monitoring.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 26, 2026Mile High Report

Talented depth wide receiver projected to make the 53-man roster, but trade rumors possible if the Broncos find a UDFA wide receiver they prefer and can get something in return.

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NegativeRoleAug 26, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Franklin got many snaps last season but may have trouble consistently getting on the field this year, suggesting a decline in role or playing time.

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NegativeRoleAug 26, 2026Mile High Report

Wide receiver who got many snaps last season but may have trouble consistently getting on the field of play with the improved receiver room.

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NegativeProjectionAug 24, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Ranked 220th overall in DraftKings 2026 best ball rankings with a best ball score of 223.41.

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 24, 2026Mile High Report

JJ Zachariason identifies Franklin as one of the likely five locked-in wide receiver spots for the Broncos, alongside Waddle, Sutton, Mims, and Bryant, with little intrigue expected regarding the final roster composition at the position.

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