Broncos (at San Francisco): Pat Bryant was carted off at 2:47 of the 3Q with a right leg injury that was now ruled a few week injury thankfully RBs - Harvey the pass catcher and Dobbins the rusher: RJ Harvey: 50% opp share, 46% route share, 67% of 2min RB snaps, 38% of 3rd down work J.K. Dobbins: 38% opp share, 18% route share, 0% of 2min, 0% of 3rd down work Tyler Badie: 12% opp share, 9% route share, 50% of 3rd down work Harvey had 10 rec on 10 targets and 57% of the pass catching work Dobb...

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NegativeRoleOct 5, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Troy Franklin will be tasked with filling in for Pat Bryant at wide receiver during Bryant's short-term ankle injury absence, along with Marvin Mims Jr. and Lil'Jordan Humphrey, for at least the next couple of games.

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PositiveRoleOct 5, 2026Mile High Report

With Pat Bryant sidelined due to sprained ankle, Denver Broncos WR Troy Franklin is expected to step up and see increased offensive opportunities. The source notes the Broncos will need Franklin, Marvin Mims, and/or Lil'Jordan Humphrey to fill the void left by Bryant's absence.

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PositiveRoleOct 5, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

With Pat Bryant sidelined for at least the next few weeks due to sprained ankle, Troy Franklin is positioned to step up as a receiving option for the Broncos' struggling offense, alongside Marvin Mims and Lil'Jordan Humphrey.

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PositiveRoleOct 5, 2026Mile High Report

The source highlights Franklin as a beneficiary of Bryant's injury. Franklin played 48% of the snaps on Sunday and figures to see a larger role with Bryant sidelined. The Broncos will need him to step up and make plays moving forward.

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PositiveRoleOct 5, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The source marks Franklin stock up, noting he played 48% of the snaps on Sunday and figures to see a larger role with Bryant sidelined. The Broncos will need him to step up and make plays moving forward.

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PositiveRoleOct 5, 2026Mile High Report

Wide receiver expected to step up and increase role in receiving corps following Pat Bryant's ankle injury absence. Broncos will need Franklin to contribute more as Bryant has been one of their more reliable pass catchers.

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NegativeRoleOct 4, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

With Pat Bryant sidelined by ankle injury, the Broncos will turn to Troy Franklin as part of their receiving corps. The source indicates Franklin will see increased opportunity as Denver addresses the loss of an emerging receiver.

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NegativeProjectionOct 3, 2026Mile High Report

EmpeyFM projects Troy Franklin for 32 receiving yards against the 49ers; Franklin is identified as one of the secondary pass catchers alongside Pat Bryant, Nate Adkins, and Evan Engram who will benefit from spreading the ball around to keep defenses honest.

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PositiveProjectionOct 3, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

EmpeyFM projects Troy Franklin to record 32 receiving yards against the 49ers; the source notes that other receivers like Franklin, Pat Bryant, Nate Adkins, and Evan Engram will be overall more productive than Waddle and Sutton, and emphasizes the importance of spreading the ball around to keep defenses honest.

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NegativeUsageSep 29, 2026Mile High Report

Franklin played only 12 snaps (18% of offensive plays), indicating a limited role among the Broncos' receiver group.

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PositiveUsageSep 28, 2026Fantasy Football with Ian Hartitz

Franklin drew a defensive pass interference penalty and/or got it in the end zone in Week 3, indicating strong downfield and red zone target volume.

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PositiveUsageSep 28, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Franklin drew a 15-yard defensive pass interference penalty, indicating significant downfield opportunity and defensive attention.

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PositiveUsageSep 28, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Franklin drew a 15-yard defensive pass interference penalty in Week 3, indicating downfield opportunity and defensive attention.

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NegativeRoleSep 28, 2026Mile High Report

Franklin played just 12 snaps and saw 1 target but made the most of it with a 21-yard reception late in the 4th quarter to get the Broncos offense rolling. The source notes his role is diminished but he is making the most of limited opportunities with Mims sidelined.

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PositiveRoleSep 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Franklin played just 12 snaps and saw 1 target but made the most of it with a 21-yard reception after Bryant's 39-yard catch-and-run to get the Broncos offense rolling. The source notes 'His role is certainly diminished, but with Mims sidelined, he is making the most of his limited opportunities.'

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NegativeUsageSep 28, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Franklin took 18% of snaps and 18% of routes, recording 1 catch for 21 yards on 1 target (5% target share, 12% air-yard share, 16 TPRR). He remains a depth option at wide receiver.

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PositiveUsageSep 28, 2026Mile High Report

Troy Franklin caught a quick pass into the red zone in the final drive, helping move the Broncos into scoring position with under two minutes remaining.

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PositiveUsageSep 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Troy Franklin caught a quick pass into the red zone during the final drive with less than two minutes remaining, helping advance the Broncos to set up the game-winning touchdown.

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NegativeUsageSep 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Troy Franklin was open in the middle of the field on a play where Bo Nix missed him due to Franklin being held, resulting in a defensive pass interference call that gave the Broncos a first down. This indicates Franklin was part of the Broncos' receiving options but the play was negated by penalty.

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NegativeUsageSep 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Franklin was egregiously held and was wide open on an incompletion; the pass interference penalty moved the ball into field goal range to the Rams 29 yard line.

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PositiveUsageSep 28, 2026Mile High Report

Troy Franklin was egregiously held and was wide open on an incompletion; the pass interference penalty moved the ball into field goal range to the Rams 29-yard line, advancing the Broncos into scoring position.

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NegativeUsageSep 28, 2026Mile High Report

Missed target from Bo Nix in the middle of the field due to defensive holding; defensive pass interference was called, resulting in a Broncos first down.

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PositiveUsageSep 27, 2026Footballguys

Franklin caught just 65 balls in his role last year, and he and Bryant have combined for only 5 catches through the first two weeks, indicating minimal target share and low DFS value in the Showdown contest.

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NegativeRoleSep 25, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Troy Franklin, drafted in the 4th round by Denver under Sean Payton, is of little regard and probably won't last long; he is among several offensive draft picks who have failed to develop into productive contributors.

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NegativeBustSep 25, 2026Turf Show Times

The Broncos used a 4th round pick on Franklin as part of Payton's offensive investment, but Franklin is of little regard and probably won't last long, representing a failed draft capital allocation in an offense that has struggled to develop receivers.

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NegativeRoleSep 25, 2026Mile High Report

Troy Franklin is identified as a security blanket for Bo Nix in the Broncos passing game. The Rams' defensive strategy will target limiting Franklin's effectiveness alongside Jaylen Waddle to reduce Nix's passing options and force Denver into a one-dimensional offense.

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PositiveBreakoutSep 24, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Sutton praises WR Troy Franklin's one-handed catch as a product of strong work ethic and attention to detail during offseason and training camp; Sutton suggests Franklin's play-making ability should not be surprising given his preparation and development, positioning him as an emerging talent in the Broncos receiver room.

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PositiveBreakoutSep 24, 2026Mile High Report

Troy Franklin made an impressive one-handed catch that drew praise from Courtland Sutton; Sutton credits Franklin's offseason work ethic and strong training camp performance as the foundation for his emerging playmaking ability. Sutton notes the Broncos receiver room has significant talent that lacks outside attention, with Franklin part of a skilled group capable of making plays throughout games.

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NegativeUsageSep 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Franklin has one run of 11+ yards through two weeks, indicating minimal involvement in the Broncos' ground-game rotation.

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NegativeUsageSep 23, 2026Mile High Report

Troy Franklin has recorded 1 run of 11+ yards through Week 2, indicating minimal involvement in the Broncos' explosive run game production.

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PositiveProjectionSep 22, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Troy Franklin made a one-handed catch down the left sideline off a dime pass from Nix for 27 yards. The source describes him as potentially the most talented #5 wide receiver in the NFL.

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PositiveBreakoutSep 22, 2026Mile High Report

Troy Franklin made a one-handed catch down the left sideline off a dime pass from Nix for 27 yards. The source assesses him as potentially the most talented #5 WR in the NFL, suggesting significant upside and breakout potential as a deep-threat option in Denver's passing game.

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NegativeUsageSep 22, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Troy Franklin played 13 of 62 offensive snaps (21%) at wide receiver, indicating limited offensive role behind Courtland Sutton, Pat Bryant, and Jaylen Waddle.

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