Joshua Palmer or Troy Franklin?
Who to start in Week 9, 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 9 · 2026 season · Consensus updated November 6 at 11:11 AM EST
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The lean
- This week: Troy Franklin
- Rest of season: Troy Franklin — 3 of 4 experts
- Trade value: close to even
At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.
| Joshua Palmer | Troy Franklin | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 1 of 4 experts rank Joshua Palmer ahead · 3 rank Troy Franklin ahead | WR106#95–#116 | WR98#90–#103edge |
| Week 9 | WR111#99–#122 | WR96#83–#121edge |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 2.6 | 2.9 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 3 #320 overall | 3 #285 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -31 ranks · -30 val | -14 ranks · -16 val |
| Rostered | 1% | 1% |
| Bye | 7 | 10 |
| Status | QUESTIONABLE (Hamstring) · DNP · 0.10314% to play | 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 9, Joshua Palmer or Troy Franklin?
- Troy Franklin. This week's consensus has Joshua Palmer at WR111 (range #99–#122) and Troy Franklin at WR96 (range #83–#121). Projections: 2.6 vs 2.9 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Joshua Palmer or Troy Franklin?
- Troy Franklin. Rest-of-season consensus: Joshua Palmer WR106 (range #95–#116) vs Troy Franklin WR98 (range #90–#103). 3 of 4 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 #320 overall and Troy Franklin #285, 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.