Joshua Palmer or Troy Franklin?
Who to start in Week 3, who is better for the rest of the season, and who carries more trade value — from the FantasyPros expert consensus and the LeagueLogs Market Index.
Week 3 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 22 at 6:11 AM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Joshua Palmer
- Rest of season: Troy Franklin — 2 of 2 experts
- Trade value: close to even
The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.
| Joshua Palmer | Troy Franklin | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 2 experts rank Joshua Palmer ahead · 2 rank Troy Franklin ahead | WR104#89–#118 | WR96#85–#106edge |
| Week 3 | WR75#68–#94edge | WR90#86–#98 |
| Week 3 projection (PPR) | 3.6edge | 2.8 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 2 #360 overall | 4 #240 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +16 ranks · +11 val | -31 ranks · -54 val |
| Rostered | 1% | 2% |
| Bye | 7 | 10 |
| Status | No injury designation | No injury designation |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Who should I start in Week 3, Joshua Palmer or Troy Franklin?
- Joshua Palmer. This week's consensus has Joshua Palmer at WR75 (range #68–#94) and Troy Franklin at WR90 (range #86–#98). Projections: 3.6 vs 2.8 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Joshua Palmer or Troy Franklin?
- Troy Franklin. Rest-of-season consensus: Joshua Palmer WR104 (range #89–#118) vs Troy Franklin WR96 (range #85–#106). 2 of 2 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Troy Franklin ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Joshua Palmer for Troy Franklin?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Joshua Palmer is ranked #360 overall and Troy Franklin #240, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.