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Who to Start

Week 1 · Matchup Edge

Who's the better start this week? Pick two players and we'll tell you who has the edge.

vs
JD
Josh Downs
WR · IND
This week
vs BAL · @home · 2026-09-13
Projection
4.0 PPR pts · FLEX (Coin-flip)
Projected line
4 rec
Matchup · BAL
28.65th-softest vs WR · Green · smash
Season · per game
4 rec · 35 rec yds · 6 tgt · 67% catch · 5.8 yd/tgt
Market
Impl 23.0 · Total 49.5 · Edge 🔒
TF
Troy Franklin
WR · DEN
This week
vs KC · @away · 2026-09-14
Projection
4.0 PPR pts · SIT (Lean sit)
Projected line
4 rec
Matchup · KC
22.323rd-softest vs WR · Red · tough
Season · per game
1 rush yds · 4 rec · 42 rec yds · 6 tgt · 67% catch · 7 yd/tgt
Market
Impl 20.0 · Total 42.5 · Edge 🔒
This week's edge
Start Josh Downs Slight lean
  • Softer matchup: 5th-easiest draw vs WRs.
  • Better game script: IND implied for 23.0 vs DEN's 20.0.
FAQ
Should I start Josh Downs or Troy Franklin in Week 1?

Start Josh Downs over Troy Franklin in Week 1. Josh Downs projects for 4.0 PPR points to Troy Franklin's 4.0. Softer matchup: 5th-easiest draw vs WRs. Better game script: IND implied for 23.0 vs DEN's 20.0.

PPR projections with matchup (Strength of Schedule) and Vegas game context. Green ▲ marks the better number. Full rankings and the exact betting edge are in BetLogic Pro. Updated 5:22 PM ET.