Jahan Dotson · Troy Franklin · 2026 week 9

Jahan Dotson or Troy Franklin?

Wondering who you should start this week — Jahan Dotson or Troy Franklin? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.

Start Jahan DotsonJahan Dotson projects 3.3 PPR points clear of Troy Franklin in week 9, drawing CIN — the 12th-ranked matchup for WRs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 9	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Jahan Dotson START	vs CIN	6.7	12th	10.3	–	healthy
Troy Franklin	@ CAR	3.4	25th · tough	2	–	healthy

WRs vs CIN recently: Kevin Coleman Jr. 9 pts (W5) · Zay Flowers 19.7 pts (W7) · Chimere Dike 13.1 pts (W8).

WRs vs CAR recently: DeVonta Smith 13.5 pts (W6) · Tez Johnson 10.7 pts (W7) · Matthew Golden 13.9 pts (W8).

🎓 The coach's read

Jahan Dotson projects 3.3 points higher in PPR.
Jahan Dotson faces CIN, 12th most generous to WRs.
Troy Franklin faces CAR, 25th most generous to WRs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Their trade values are effectively even — a one-for-one is a fair swap on the numbers.

Open in Start/Sit (any scoring) Open in the Trade Analyzer

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.