Troy Franklin Leads Denver's Receiving Corps
By Jody Smith |
Updated on Mon, Sep 15 2025 1:15 AM UTC
Sophomore WR Troy Franklin had the best game of his career, catching 8 balls for 89 yards and a TD in Denver's 29-28 loss in Indianapolis. Playing as Denver's No. 3 WR, Franklin has now amassed 12 receptions, 133 receiving yards, and a TD through two contests.
2025 Fantasy Football Impact
In Week 2, Franklin was Denver's top WR. His 8 grabs, 89 yards, and 100 total yards led the team by a wide margin. Per Pro Football Focus, he also led the Broncos' receiving corps in:
• Snaps (49)
• Routes (29)
• Targets (9)
Franklin scored 8.4 PPR points in Week 1, but his 22.9 PPR points in Indianapolis show that Franklin has arrived. He's playing a significant role in a Denver offense that is averaging over 320 total yards per game.
View Franklin as a weekly WR4/flex option who has week-to-week WR2 upside.