Who should I start in Week 3, Troy Franklin or Zachariah Branch?

Zachariah Branch. This week's consensus has Troy Franklin at WR90 (range #86–#98) and Zachariah Branch at WR88 (range #84–#95). Projections: 2.8 vs 3.1 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Troy Franklin or Zachariah Branch?

Zachariah Branch. Rest-of-season consensus: Troy Franklin WR96 (range #85–#106) vs Zachariah Branch WR94 (range #83–#100). 2 of 3 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Zachariah Branch ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Troy Franklin for Zachariah Branch?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Troy Franklin is ranked #240 overall and Zachariah Branch #234, 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.

Troy Franklin or Zachariah Branch?

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: Zachariah Branch
Rest of season: Zachariah Branch — 2 of 3 experts
Trade value: close to even

At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.

	Troy Franklin	Zachariah Branch
Rest of season 1 of 3 experts rank Troy Franklin ahead · 2 rank Zachariah Branch ahead	WR96#85–#106	WR94#83–#100edge
Week 3	WR90#86–#98	WR88#84–#95edge
Week 3 projection (PPR)	2.8	3.1
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	4 #240 overall	4 #234 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	-31 ranks · -54 val	-1 ranks · -2 val
Rostered	2%	9%
Bye	10	11
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, Troy Franklin or Zachariah Branch?: Zachariah Branch. This week's consensus has Troy Franklin at WR90 (range #86–#98) and Zachariah Branch at WR88 (range #84–#95). Projections: 2.8 vs 3.1 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Troy Franklin or Zachariah Branch?: Zachariah Branch. Rest-of-season consensus: Troy Franklin WR96 (range #85–#106) vs Zachariah Branch WR94 (range #83–#100). 2 of 3 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Zachariah Branch ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Troy Franklin for Zachariah Branch?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Troy Franklin is ranked #240 overall and Zachariah Branch #234, 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.