Luther Burden IIIorTroy Franklin?
Week 3 start/sit decision, wide receiver versus wide receiver.
Our call
Start Troy Franklin
This one is close: Troy Franklin projects 0.1 half-PPR points ahead of Luther Burden III, well inside a normal week's swing. Lean Troy Franklin, and let news and your league's scoring break the tie. The Philadelphia Eagles have allowed 13% fewer fantasy points to WRs than average. The Los Angeles Rams have been about average against WRs.
| Stat | Luther Burden IIIWR, CHI, Mon, Sep 28, 8:15 p.m. ET | Troy FranklinWR, DEN, Sun, Sep 27, 8:20 p.m. ET |
|---|---|---|
| Half-PPR projection | 6.0 | 6.1 |
| PPR projection | 7.6 | 7.4 |
| Standard projection | 4.4 | 4.8 |
| Rank this week | WR65 | WR64 |
| Matchup | vs PHI | vs LAR |
| Injury | None | None |
| 2026 points per game | 5.8 | 1.9 |
| Last season per game | 7.0 | 8.5 |
| Snap share, last game | 57% | 21% |
| Trade value | — | — |