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• Broncos' Troy Franklin: Hauls in long TD in wild-card loss

  01/12/2025 • By RotoWire

  Franklin caught two of three targets for 54 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 31-7 wild-card round loss to the Bills. The rookie wideout got behind the Buffalo secondary for a 43-yard score on Denver's first possession, but it proved to be the only points the visitors would manage to produce. Franklin came into the NFL with more intrigue than a typical fourth-round pick given that he was reuniting with his college QB, but while Bo Nix thrived in his debut campaign, his top target at Oregon had trouble gaining separation against pro defenders. Sunday's long TD offered a reminder of Franklin's potential, but even if the young WR heads into training camp physically ready for a Year 2 breakout -- he doesn't turn 22 until early February -- target volume could still be hard to come by as the No. 3 or No. 4 option in the passing game.

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• Broncos' Troy Franklin: Scores two touchdowns in 2024

  01/09/2025 • By RotoWire

  Franklin finished the 2024 regular season with 28 receptions on 53 targets for 263 yards and two touchdowns. Franklin's rookie campaign was relatively quiet, as the Oregon product played just 365 offensive snaps across the 16 games he appeared in. Filling the No. 4 receiver role, the 21-year-old played over 50 percent of snaps in a contest just once this season. Franklin's limited role and lack of experience certainly capped his potential this season, but his continued development should be a positive sign for the fourth-round pick. Additionally, quarterback Bo Nix has played well as a rookie and should continue to develop alongside Franklin, his college teammate. With more experience, Franklin could see his role increase in 2025 as a member of Denver's young receiving corps.

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• Broncos' Troy Franklin: Targeted twice against Bengals

  12/30/2024 • By RotoWire

  Franklin secured one of two targets for minus-1 yard in Saturday's 30-24 overtime loss to the Bengals. Franklin was a complete non-factor in Saturday's contest, with his one catch and 33 percent snap share counting for his lowest totals in each category since Week 10. The rookie wideout is not being utilized consistently enough to be trusted for fantasy purposes, though he should continue to build upon his chemistry with college teammate Bo Nix and develop a larger role in the Broncos' offense going forward. Nevertheless, Franklin should remain off the fantasy radar heading into a Week 18 matchup against Kansas City.

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• Broncos' Troy Franklin: Reels in two passes

  12/20/2024 • By RotoWire

  Franklin caught one of three targets for 25 yards in Thursday's 34-27 loss to the Chargers. Franklin recorded just two receptions for the fifth straight game, bringing him to 25 catches for 252 yards and two touchdowns on the season. The rookie played 26 of the Broncos' 64 offensive snaps Thursday, behind fellow receivers Courtland Sutton (58), Devaughn Vele (36) and Marvin Mims (30). Franklin will continue to be difficult to trust for fantasy purposes while competing for targets as Denver's No. 4 wideout. Next up for the Broncos is a matchup against the Bengals in Week 17.

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• Broncos' Troy Franklin: Two catches against Colts

  12/17/2024 • By RotoWire

  Franklin caught two of five targets for nine yards in Sunday's 31-13 win over the Colts. Operating as Denver's No. 3 wide receiver, Franklin played 29 of the Broncos' 63 offensive snaps behind Courtland Sutton (57) and Devaughn Vele (38). Sunday's contest marked the fourth straight game in which the rookie wideout recorded two grabs. With that said, his limited involvement has not led to much statistical production for the Oregon product. Franklin should remain off the fantasy radar heading into a Week 16 matchup against the Chargers.

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