Troy Franklin
Troy Franklin has grown into a genuine weekly weapon in Denver's passing game, but he's sharing the No.2 wide receiver role with rookie Pat Bryant rather than owning it outright.
Role
Franklin is playing on the outside as Denver's second or third receiving option behind Courtland Sutton, running a full route tree in Sean Payton's offense; his target share has bounced between roughly 18% and 23% depending on the week, and he's seen 8-plus targets in several games when Pat Bryant has been slowed or out, but sees fewer looks when Bryant is fully healthy and playing a full snap share.
Optimists point to his big-play/vertical ability, five touchdowns over a recent nine-game stretch, and the fact that whenever Bryant has missed time or been limited, Franklin's target volume and snaps spike immediately, showing the offense trusts him with a starter's role when given the opportunity.
Skeptics note his target share is middling for a plug-and-play fantasy option, his production is inconsistent week to week, and with Bryant healthy and productive, Franklin is competing for (not guaranteed) the WR2 role behind Sutton, capping his ceiling most weeks.
Where analysts split
The real disagreement is whether Franklin is a clear-cut starter in Denver's passing hierarchy or whether he's essentially in a timeshare with Pat Bryant for the No.2 job, with his value swinging heavily on Bryant's health and role week to week.
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