Colby Parkinson Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 4 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 27
- Height / weight
- 6'7", 266 lb
- Experience
- 7th season
- Drafted
- 2020 R4, #133
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 1.7
- Pos rank
- TE57
- Rostered
- 4%
Week 4 at Eagles, Sun Oct 4, 1:00 PM ET 32nd vs. TEs, tough
Colby Parkinson Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Scoring rate
1.7 PPG
Played
3 games
Role
Depth
Trend
Stable
Colby Parkinson's 2026 Season, Week by Week
3 games played: three busts. The next four matchups include two of the league's softest pass defenses.
- Week 1, Loss,vs SF,1.6,TE56
- Week 2, Win,vs NYG,3.5,TE32
- Week 3, Loss,at DEN,0.0,TE69
- Up next. Week 4, Oct 4,at PHI,ToughEagles vs. TEs
- Week 5, Oct 12,vs BUF,ToughBills vs. TEs
- Week 6, Oct 18,vs ARI,FavorableCardinals vs. TEs
- Week 7, Oct 25,at LV,FavorableRaiders vs. TEs
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to TEs through Week 4. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster Colby Parkinson?
Parkinson is averaging 1.7 PPR points per game through 3 games, with 3 catches for 21 yards and 0 TD on 5 targets. That ranks TE57, which makes him a bench stash in most leagues.
He has caught 60.0% of his targets at 4.2 yards per target. His quarterback has been Matthew Stafford.
His best week was TE32 in Week 2 against the Giants (3.5 points); his worst, TE69 in Week 3 at the Broncos (0.0). Two favorable matchups are coming: the Cardinals (6th vs. TEs) in Week 6 and the Raiders (4th vs. TEs) in Week 7.
For the season-long call, whether to hold, trade or start him, check where Parkinson ranks among all TEs in Redraft Command.
Colby Parkinson 2026 Game Log
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vs 49ers | L 7–27 | 1.6 | TE56 |
| 2 | vs Giants | W 28–6 | 3.5 | TE32 |
| 3 | @ Broncos | L 26–30 | 0.0 | TE69 |
| Total | 1–2 | 5.1 | TE57 |
Career Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | LAR | 3 | 5 | 3 | 21 | 0 | 5.1 | 1.7 | — |
| 2025 | LAR | 15 | 56 | 43 | 408 | 8 | 129.8 | 8.7 | TE17 |
| 2024 | LAR | 17 | 49 | 30 | 294 | 1 | 65.4 | 3.9 | TE39 |
| 2023 | SEA | 17 | 34 | 25 | 247 | 2 | 61.7 | 3.6 | TE38 |
| 2022 | SEA | 17 | 34 | 25 | 322 | 2 | 69.2 | 4.1 | TE37 |
| Career | 89 | 188 | 133 | 1,341 | 13 | 343.1 | 3.9 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Parkinson is listed questionable.
Outlook
The bigger drag is the depth chart. Tyler Higbee still commands starter snaps, and rookie-level additions Terrance Ferguson and Max Klare crowd the multi-tight-end packages. With an ADP outside the top 220 and only a single-digit target share, Parkinson profiles as a touchdown-dependent stash and in-season streamer rather than a draft-day target. Behind him on the depth chart: Terrance Ferguson. Full outlook
Injury status
Questionable
He has not missed a game this season. Career games missed to injury: 9. Injury history
- 2025shoulderPlayed through
- 2021foot3 games
- 2020foot6 games
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Colby Parkinson Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Colby Parkinson in Week 4?
Colby Parkinson is a bench stash in most leagues for Week 4 at the Eagles, as the TE57 in PPR total points this season (1.7 a game). The Eagles rank 32nd in PPR points allowed to TEs, a tough matchup. Get the start/sit call for Parkinson.
How many fantasy points is Colby Parkinson averaging in 2026?
Colby Parkinson is averaging 1.7 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 5.1 points across 3 games. His last game produced 0.0 points.
Where does Colby Parkinson rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Colby Parkinson ranks TE57 in PPR total points in 2026, through 3 games. That makes him a bench stash in most leagues. View his complete season statistics.
Is Colby Parkinson worth rostering in fantasy football?
Yes, in the right league: Colby Parkinson is a bench stash in TE-premium leagues and waiver-wire material in 12-team and 10-team leagues. He is rostered in 4% of Sleeper leagues.
What is Colby Parkinson's fantasy football role?
Colby Parkinson is the Rams' starting TE, with Terrance Ferguson behind him. He is averaging 1.7 targets a game, on 61% of the offensive snaps in 2026.
What are Colby Parkinson's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Colby Parkinson's next three games are Week 4 at the Eagles (32nd in PPR points allowed to TEs, tough), Week 5 vs. the Bills (24th in PPR points allowed to TEs, tough) and Week 6 vs. the Cardinals (6th in PPR points allowed to TEs, favorable). One of them is favorable by points allowed to the position.
How consistent has Colby Parkinson been in fantasy football this season?
Colby Parkinson has finished as a top-12 TE in 0 of his 3 games this season and outside the top 36 in 2. His weekly scoring has a standard deviation of 1.8 points around his 1.7-point average.
What is Colby Parkinson's fantasy floor and ceiling?
This season Colby Parkinson's floor has been 0.0 PPR points (Week 3, TE69) and his ceiling 3.5 (Week 2, TE32). His median week has been 1.6 points. See Parkinson's full game log.
Colby Parkinson 2026 Stats
2026 through Week 4 · Los Angeles RamsHe hasn't scored a touchdown yet, so all of his fantasy production has come from volume.
Receiving
- Rec
- 3
- Yards
- 21
- TD
- 0
- Targets
- 5
7.0 Y/R60.0% Catch %
Fantasy (PPR)
- Points
- 5.1
- Pos rank
- TE57
3.5 Best Week 2 vs NYG0.0 Worst Week 3 @ DEN
Advanced Receiving Stats
Parkinson is a short-area target (3.9 yards per target last season), with a 4.7% target share this season.
| Stat | 2026 Thru Wk 4 | 2025 13 games | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | ||||
| Yards per target | 4.2 | — | 7.6 | 54th |
| Fantasy points per target | 0.42 | — | 1.45 | 87th |
| Yards per route run | — | — | 1.34 | 50th |
| YAC per reception | 7.3 | — | 6.3 | 83rd |
| Catch rate | 60.0% | — | 79.6% | 87th |
| Usage | ||||
| Target share | 4.7% | — | 9.0% | 35th |
| Snap share | 63.7% | — | 58.7% | 44th |
| Air-yards share | 0.8% | — | 3.8% | 10th |
| Red-zone targets | 2 | — | 20 | 94th |
| Route participation | — | — | 48.2% | 42nd |
| Style | ||||
| Average depth of target | 1.8 | — | 3.9 | 12th |
Percentiles: 2026: below the qualifying line so far, so no percentiles · 2025 (13 games, weeks 1–17) among 53. Grey bars describe style, not quality.
Profile: Parkinson catches what comes his way and adds yards after the catch.
For fantasy: his floor is his volume, 1.7 targets a game this season; efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
1.7
Fantasy PPG
1.7
Targets/g
7
Rec yds/g
Colby Parkinson career stats by season
| Season | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 3 | 5 | 3 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 5.1 | 1.7 | — |
| 2025 | 15 | 56 | 43 | 408 | 8 | 0 | 129.8 | 8.7 | TE17 |
| 2024 | 17 | 49 | 30 | 294 | 1 | 0 | 65.4 | 3.9 | TE39 |
| 2023 | 17 | 34 | 25 | 247 | 2 | 0 | 61.7 | 3.6 | TE38 |
| 2022 | 17 | 34 | 25 | 322 | 2 | 0 | 69.2 | 4.1 | TE37 |
| 2021 | 14 | 8 | 5 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 8.3 | 0.6 | TE92 |
| 2020 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 3.6 | 0.6 | TE104 |
| Career | 89 | 188 | 133 | 1,341 | 13 | 0 | 343.1 | 3.9 | — |
What His Career Numbers Say
3.9
Career PPG
87 games over 7 seasons
84%
Availability
Share of team games he played
14%
Top-12 weeks
Share of his games as a TE1
4.8
Weekly swing
Standard deviation, low
Parkinson has averaged 3.9 fantasy points per game over 87 games and 7 seasons, without a top-12 finish.
So far in 2026 he is at 1.7 per game, down 7.0 from 2025. Volume is the driver: 1.7 targets a game against 3.7. His quarterback this season has been Matthew Stafford.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Parkinson's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 408Rec yards2025
- 8Rec TD2025
- 129.8Fantasy pts2025 · TE17
- 1,341Career rec yds2020–2026
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Colby Parkinson Stats FAQ
How many fantasy points does Colby Parkinson have in 2026?
Colby Parkinson has 5.1 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 4, 1.7 per game across 3 games. That total ranks TE57 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many receiving yards does Colby Parkinson have this season?
Colby Parkinson has 21 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 4, on 3 catches and 5 targets. His high was 15 yards, in Week 2 against the Giants.
How many receptions does Colby Parkinson have this season?
Colby Parkinson has 3 receptions in 2026 through Week 4, 1.0 a game, on 5 targets. His high was 2 catches, in Week 2 against the Giants.
How many targets does Colby Parkinson have this season?
Colby Parkinson has drawn 5 targets in 2026 through Week 4, 1.7 a game, and caught 60% of them. His high was 2 targets, in Week 1 against the 49ers.
How many receiving touchdowns does Colby Parkinson have this season?
Colby Parkinson has no receiving touchdowns in 2026 through Week 4.
How many receiving yards per game is Colby Parkinson averaging?
Colby Parkinson is averaging 7.0 receiving yards per game in 2026, 21 yards across 3 games.
How many yards per reception is Colby Parkinson averaging?
Colby Parkinson is averaging 7.0 yards per reception in 2026, 21 yards on 3 catches.
How many games has Colby Parkinson played in 2026?
Colby Parkinson has played 3 games in the 2026 season through Week 4.
What were Colby Parkinson's stats last season?
In 2025, Colby Parkinson caught 43 of 56 targets for 408 yards and 8 touchdowns in 15 games. That was 129.8 PPR points (8.7 per game), a TE17 finish.
What are Colby Parkinson's career NFL stats?
Across 7 seasons and 89 games, Colby Parkinson has 133 catches for 1,341 yards and 13 touchdowns, for 343.1 PPR fantasy points (3.9 per game).
How many touchdowns does Colby Parkinson have in his career?
Colby Parkinson has 13 touchdowns in his NFL career: 0 rushing and 13 receiving, over 89 games.
How many career receiving yards does Colby Parkinson have?
Colby Parkinson has 1,341 career receiving yards over 7 seasons, on 133 catches.
Colby Parkinson Game Log 2026
Games played
3
FPTS/G (PPR)
1.7
Targets/g
1.7
Rec/g
1.0
Rec yds/g
7.0
Yds/rec
7.0
Across 3 games in 2026, Colby Parkinson has averaged 1.7 targets, 1.0 receptions and 1.7 PPR fantasy points per game. Colby Parkinson has finished as a top-12 TE in 0 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 0. The best week was Week 2 against NYG (3.5 points); the lowest was Week 3 against DEN (0.0).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SF19th | L 7-27 | 1.6 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 6.0 | TE56 |
Week 1 · SF · L 7-27 · 1.6 pts
How the 1.6 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | NYG17th | W 28-6 | 3.5 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 0 | 7.5 | TE32 |
Week 2 · NYG · W 28-6 · 3.5 pts
How the 3.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | DEN13th | L 26-30 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | TE69 |
Week 3 · DEN · L 26-30 · 0.0 pts
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to TEs across 2026: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
All three weeks outside the top 24. For a tight end ranked TE57 overall, the spread matters more than the average: you get a TE32 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Shut down by Denver
0/1, 0 yds.
Just 0.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by the Giants
2/2, 15 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by San Francisco
1/2, 6 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his current season average.
Fantasy Points By Week
- Weekly points
- Season average (1.7)
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup — Los Angeles Rams vs Philadelphia Eagles
View matchup — Los Angeles Rams vs Buffalo Bills
View matchup — Los Angeles Rams vs Arizona Cardinals
View matchup — Los Angeles Rams vs Las Vegas Raiders
Colby Parkinson Game Log 2022
Games played
17
FPTS/G (PPR)
4.1
Targets/g
2.0
Rec/g
1.5
Rec yds/g
18.9
Yds/rec
12.9
Across 17 games in 2022, Colby Parkinson has averaged 2.0 targets, 1.5 receptions and 4.1 PPR fantasy points per game. Colby Parkinson has finished as a top-12 TE in 2 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 3. The best week was Week 17 against NYJ (14.6 points); the lowest was Week 2 against SF (0.0).
| Wk | Opp | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DEN6th | 12.3 | 2 | 2 | 43 | 1 | 21.5 | TE8 |
Week 1 · DEN · 12.3 pts
How the 12.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | SF24th | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | TE73 |
Week 2 · SF · 0.0 pts
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| 3 | ATL5th | 6.4 | 2 | 2 | 44 | 0 | 22.0 | TE25 |
Week 3 · ATL · 6.4 pts
How the 6.4 points scored (PPR)
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| 4 | DET11th | 4.8 | 3 | 2 | 28 | 0 | 14.0 | TE34 |
Week 4 · DET · 4.8 pts
How the 4.8 points scored (PPR)
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| 5 | NO32nd | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | TE73 |
Week 5 · NO · 0.0 pts
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| 6 | ARI2nd | 3.1 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 5.5 | TE38 |
Week 6 · ARI · 3.1 pts
How the 3.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 7 | LAC21st | 3.8 | 1 | 1 | 28 | 0 | 28.0 | TE30 |
Week 7 · LAC · 3.8 pts
How the 3.8 points scored (PPR)
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| 8 | NYG13th | 1.5 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 5.0 | TE53 |
Week 8 · NYG · 1.5 pts
How the 1.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 9 | ARI2nd | 2.6 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 3.0 | TE32 |
Week 9 · ARI · 2.6 pts
How the 2.6 points scored (PPR)
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| 10 | TB10th | 1.7 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 7.0 | TE41 |
Week 10 · TB · 1.7 pts
How the 1.7 points scored (PPR)
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| 11 | Did not play | |||||||
| 12 | LV14th | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | TE76 |
Week 12 · LV · 0.0 pts
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| 13 | LAR22nd | 2.2 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 12.0 | TE46 |
Week 13 · LAR · 2.2 pts
How the 2.2 points scored (PPR)
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| 14 | CAR27th | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 10.0 | TE31 |
Week 14 · CAR · 2.0 pts
How the 2.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 15 | SF24th | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | TE77 |
Week 15 · SF · 0.0 pts
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| 16 | KC16th | 7.5 | 4 | 3 | 45 | 0 | 15.0 | TE20 |
Week 16 · KC · 7.5 pts
How the 7.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 17 | NYJ7th | 14.6 | 7 | 5 | 36 | 1 | 7.2 | TE6 |
Week 17 · NYJ · 14.6 pts
How the 14.6 points scored (PPR)
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| 18 | LAR22nd | 6.7 | 3 | 2 | 47 | 0 | 23.5 | TE26 |
Week 18 · LAR · 6.7 pts
How the 6.7 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to TEs across 2022: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
Two TE1 weeks, one TE2 week and 14 busts. For a tight end who finished TE42 overall, the spread mattered more than the average: you got a top-12 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Wk 1 TE8 · Wk 2 TE73 · Wk 3 TE25 · Wk 4 TE34 · Wk 5 TE73 · Wk 6 TE38 · Wk 7 TE30 · Wk 8 TE53 · Wk 9 TE32 · Wk 10 TE41 · Wk 12 TE76 · Wk 13 TE46 · Wk 14 TE31 · Wk 15 TE77 · Wk 16 TE20 · Wk 17 TE6 · Wk 18 TE26
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Held in check by the Rams
2/3, 47 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
TE1 week vs. the Jets
5/7, 36 yds, 1 TD.
Just 5.1 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Steady in a loss at Kansas City
3/4, 45 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by San Francisco
0/1, 0 yds.
Just 0.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Carolina
1/2, 10 yds.
Just 5.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by the Rams
1/1, 12 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Las Vegas
0/0, 0 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Tampa Bay
1/3, 7 yds.
Just 2.3 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by Arizona
2/2, 6 yds.
Just 3.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by the Giants
1/1, 5 yds.
Just 5.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by the Chargers
1/1, 28 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his season average.
Held in check by Arizona
2/2, 11 yds.
Just 5.5 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by New Orleans
0/0, 0 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by Detroit
2/3, 28 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by Atlanta
2/2, 44 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by San Francisco
0/0, 0 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
TE1 week vs. Denver
2/2, 43 yds, 1 TD.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
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Colby Parkinson Game Log FAQ
How did Colby Parkinson do in his last game?
Colby Parkinson scored 0.0 PPR points in Week 3 at the Broncos, a 30–26 loss, a TE69 finish. He caught 0 of 1 target for 0 yards. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Colby Parkinson score in his last game?
Colby Parkinson scored 0.0 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 3 at the Broncos, a TE69 finish for the week. That was 1.7 below his season average of 1.7.
How many receiving yards did Colby Parkinson have in his last game?
Colby Parkinson had 0 receiving yards on no catches in Week 3 at the Broncos, from 1 target.
How many touchdowns did Colby Parkinson score in his last game?
Colby Parkinson did not score a touchdown in Week 3 at the Broncos; his 0.0 points came from yardage and catches.
How many receptions did Colby Parkinson have in his last game?
Colby Parkinson caught 0 of 1 target for 0 yards in Week 3 at the Broncos.
What were Colby Parkinson's stats in Week 2?
In Week 2 against the Giants, a 28–6 win, Colby Parkinson caught 2 of 2 targets for 15 yards. That was 3.5 PPR points, a TE32 finish.
What was Colby Parkinson's best game this season?
Colby Parkinson's best 2026 game was Week 2 against the Giants: 3.5 PPR points, a TE32 finish. He caught 2 of 2 targets for 15 yards.
What was Colby Parkinson's worst game this season?
Colby Parkinson's lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 3 at the Broncos: 0.0 PPR points, a TE69 finish. He caught 0 of 1 target for 0 yards.
How many games has Colby Parkinson scored a touchdown in this season?
Colby Parkinson has scored a touchdown in 0 of his 3 games this season.
Can I see Colby Parkinson's game logs from previous seasons?
Yes. The season selector above the game log switches it to Parkinson's weekly results from any season from 2020 through 2025.
Colby Parkinson Rest-of-Season Outlook
depth TE for deep leagues only
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
He finished TE17 last season at 8.7 points per game.
Our Take After Week 4
Through 3 games he's TE57 at 1.7 PPR points per game, against 8.7 over 15 games last season (TE17). He's running behind last season's pace.
Last season he ranked 28th of 81 in route participation (50.4%), 29th of 82 in target share (9.6%) and 29th of 82 in efficiency (1.31 yards per route run). Target share is the soft spot. Matthew Stafford is his quarterback.
The main risk is the job itself. He's the listed starter with Terrance Ferguson next on the depth chart, and a benching or an injury would take his value to zero overnight.
The next favorable matchups are the Cardinals in Week 6 (6th against TEs) and the Raiders in Week 7 (4th against TEs).
Read our preseason outlook (June 2026)
Published June 17, 2026. Kept for reference; the take above replaces it.
Parkinson posted career bests in 2025: 43 grabs on 56 targets for 408 yards and eight touchdowns across 14 games, a 76.8% catch rate that finished him 29th at the position. The efficiency markers were legitimate too, with 0.224 EPA per play, a 64.3% success rate and 1.31 yards per route run, all leaps over his 2024 line. The scoring spike leaned heavily on volume in tight quarters: 22 red-zone looks and 10 end-zone targets fueled those eight scores, a rate unlikely to fully repeat given his modest 9.6% target share and 4.43 air yards per target.
The bigger drag is the depth chart. Tyler Higbee still commands starter snaps, and rookie-level additions Terrance Ferguson and Max Klare crowd the multi-tight-end packages. With an ADP outside the top 220 and only a single-digit target share, Parkinson profiles as a touchdown-dependent stash and in-season streamer rather than a draft-day target. Monitor the role; if the snaps consolidate, he carries genuine spike-week appeal.
What Drives His Outlook
His 2025 rank among the 81 tight ends who played at least six games. Each bar is one tight end, best on the left; his is highlighted.
Route participation
Target share
Efficiency
- Average depth of target
- 4.4
- Drop rate
- 5.4%
- Red-zone targets
- 22
- Route participation
- 50.4%
- YAC per reception
- 6.3
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- A soft stretchThe Cardinals in Week 6 and the Raiders in Week 7 are top-10 matchups for TEs.Wk 4 PHI, 32ndWk 5 BUF, 24thWk 6 ARI, 6thWk 7 LV, 4th
Risk
- Job securityTerrance Ferguson is next on the depth chart; a benching or injury hands him the job.
- Tough matchupsThe Eagles in Week 4 (32nd) and the Bills in Week 5 (24th) are among the stingiest defenses against TEs.
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Colby Parkinson Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Colby Parkinson's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Colby Parkinson projects as a depth TE for deep leagues only for the rest of the 2026 season: a bench stash in TE-premium leagues and waiver-wire material in 12-team and 10-team leagues. His target share (9.6% target share, 29th of 82 TEs in 2025) holds him back. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is Colby Parkinson's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Colby Parkinson is the TE57 in PPR points per game through Week 4. That puts him in depth TE territory, waiver-wire material in 12-team leagues.
What is Colby Parkinson's projected role going forward?
Colby Parkinson is the listed starting TE, with Terrance Ferguson next on the depth chart. Nothing on the chart threatens the job, so the role is his to lose on performance.
Will Colby Parkinson get more targets?
Colby Parkinson's targets are holding steady: 1.5 a game over his last two games against 1.7 for the season. His share of the offense is what his fantasy value rides on.
What is Colby Parkinson's fantasy football upside?
Colby Parkinson's upside: his ceiling this season is 3.5 PPR points (Week 2, TE32) and the Cardinals in Week 6 and the Raiders in Week 7 are top-10 matchups for TEs.
What could hurt Colby Parkinson's fantasy value?
Colby Parkinson's risks: Terrance Ferguson is next on the depth chart if he is benched or hurt, his target share (9.6% target share, 29th of 82 TEs in 2025) limits his scoring and the Eagles in Week 4 and the Bills in Week 5 are tough matchups. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Colby Parkinson's remaining fantasy schedule?
Favorable: of his next seven games, 4 come against a top-10 matchup for TEs and 2 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Colby Parkinson Injury Update & History
Practice participation
Final report: Friday, Oct 2| Week | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 4@ PHI, Oct 4 | Knee, Shoulder | — | — | DNP | Questionable |
| Week 3@ DEN, Sep 27 | Knee | — | — | DNP | Played |
Injury History at a Glance
Three logged injuries in seven seasons, including two foot injuries. Most of his lost time came from a jones fracture in 2020; nothing else has cost him more than 3 games.
Durability
91/100
Games missed
Injuries
Longest absence
Jones fracture · 2020
Where He's Been Hurt
Marker size shows games missed. A dashed ring means he played through it.
| Body part | Injuries | Games missed |
|---|---|---|
| Foot / toe | 2 | 9 |
| Shoulder | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 3 | 9 |
Injury risk profile: High
- Foot / toe injuries in 2020 and 2021
- Shoulder in 2025, played through
- 9 games in 7 seasons, 6 of them in 2020
- 3 injuries spread across 2 body parts
Colby Parkinson Injury History
Every logged injury, most recent first. Games missed are regular-season games.
- 2026
Healthy 0 games missed
No injury has cost Parkinson a game this season.
- 2025
Shoulder Played through
Became questionable to return to a game against the Texans due to a shoulder injury.
- 2021
Broken Foot 3 games
Re-fractured his foot on the final snap of a practice in mid-August, the same injury he sustained in 2020.
- 2020
Jones Fracture, surgery 6 games
Suffered a Jones fracture in his foot while running a route in the offseason and underwent surgery on June 2.
If Parkinson Misses Time
Next man up: Terrance Ferguson
Terrance Ferguson is next on the Rams depth chart at tight end. Tight end targets would mostly move to the receivers, so he's a streaming option at best if Parkinson misses time.
Who else it affects
His absence would move work to the rest of the offense, and Matthew Stafford would lose one of his main options.
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Colby Parkinson Injury FAQ
Is Colby Parkinson injured?
Yes. As of October 2, 2026, Colby Parkinson is questionable with a shoulder injury. He has played every game in 2026. See how the injury changes his rest-of-season value.
Is Colby Parkinson playing this week?
Colby Parkinson is questionable for Week 4 at the Eagles on Sunday, October 4. Treat him as a game-time decision. Should you start him?
Did Colby Parkinson practice this week?
Colby Parkinson's Week 4 practice report: Fri did not practice.
What injury does Colby Parkinson have?
Colby Parkinson has a shoulder injury and is questionable for Week 4. He has played every game in 2026.
Has Colby Parkinson missed any games this season?
No. Colby Parkinson has played in every Rams game in 2026, 3 games so far.
What is Colby Parkinson's injury history?
Colby Parkinson has 3 logged NFL injuries, which have cost him 9 games in all: 6 for a jones fracture in 2020 and 3 for a broken foot injury in 2021.
What was Colby Parkinson's most recent injury?
Colby Parkinson's most recent logged injury was a shoulder injury in Week 1 of 2025. He played through it and missed no regular-season games.
Does Colby Parkinson have any recurring injuries?
Yes: foot injuries in 2020 and 2021 (9 games missed).
What was Colby Parkinson's worst injury?
Colby Parkinson's longest absence came from a jones fracture in 2020, which cost him 6 games of the 9 he has missed in his career.
Latest Colby Parkinson News & Updates
Parkinson struggles at Denver
0 REC, 0 YDS (1 TGT)
0.0 fantasy points · TE69
Parkinson caught 0 of 1 targets for 0 yards in the 30–26 loss at Denver. That was 2% of the team's targets.
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
Week 2Sep 21W 28–6 vs NYG
Fantasy impact: Positive. Parkinson struggles vs. New York
3.5 fantasy points · TE32 · 1.8 above his 1.7 average
Parkinson caught 2 of 2 targets for 15 yards in the 28–6 win vs. New York. That was 7% of the team's targets.
Game logWeek 1Sep 10L 7–27 vs SF
Fantasy impact: Negative. Parkinson struggles vs. San Francisco
1.6 fantasy points · TE56 · right at his 1.7 average
Parkinson caught 1 of 2 targets for 6 yards in the 27–7 loss vs. San Francisco. That was 7% of the team's targets.
Game log
No updates of this type yet this season.
Rams Teammates News
Updates on Parkinson's quarterback and target competition.
- Davante Adams: Reverting back to WR2 vs. Philadelphia (opens in new tab)Davante Adams, WR. 29 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Matthew Stafford: Vintage effort sans Nacua in win (opens in new tab)Matthew Stafford, QB. 111 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Davante Adams: Stellar output as No. 1 receiver (opens in new tab)Davante Adams, WR. 29 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Davante Adams: No. 1 WR with Nacua inactive (opens in new tab)Davante Adams, WR. 29 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Davante Adams: Held in check in Week 1 loss (opens in new tab)Davante Adams, WR. 29 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
Around the Rams
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Colby Parkinson News FAQ
What is the latest news on Colby Parkinson?
The latest Parkinson update, from September 28: Parkinson struggles at Denver. Parkinson caught 0 of 1 targets for 0 yards in the 30–26 loss at Denver. That was 2% of the team's targets.
How does the latest Colby Parkinson news affect his fantasy value?
Negatively: he scored 0.0 fantasy points, a TE69 finish, 1.7 below his 1.7 average. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Colby Parkinson Bio
Colby Parkinson is a tight end for the Los Angeles Rams, where he wears No. 84. Born January 7, 1999, in San Ramon, CA, he attended Oaks Christian and played college football at Stanford.
The Seattle Seahawks selected Parkinson in round 4, pick 133, of the 2020 NFL Draft. Since then, Parkinson joined the Los Angeles Rams in 2024.
In 87 regular-season games since 2020, he has caught 133 passes for 1,341 yards and 13 touchdowns.
Career Timeline
2 stops with 2 teams in 7 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Most recent first.
Los Angeles Rams Current team2024–present
He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 19 of 35 games.
Seattle Seahawks2020–2023
Selected in round 4, pick 133, of the 2020 NFL Draft. He was a rotational player, playing at least a quarter of the offensive snaps in 40 of 54 games.
College: Stanford
Transactions
- SignedSigned with the Los Angeles Rams.
- ActivatedActivated by the Seattle Seahawks.
- Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Seattle Seahawks.
- ActivatedActivated by the Seattle Seahawks.
- SignedSigned with the Seattle Seahawks.
- DraftedSelected by the Seattle Seahawks in round 4, pick 133.
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About Colby Parkinson: Bio FAQ
How old is Colby Parkinson?
Colby Parkinson is 27 years old. He was born on January 8, 1999. 2026 is his 7th NFL season.
How tall is Colby Parkinson?
Colby Parkinson is 6 feet 7 inches tall (6'7"), listed at 266 pounds, and plays tight end for the Los Angeles Rams.
How much does Colby Parkinson weigh?
Colby Parkinson weighs 266 pounds, his listed weight on the Los Angeles Rams roster. He is listed at 6'7".
What number does Colby Parkinson wear?
Colby Parkinson wears number 84 for the Los Angeles Rams. He plays tight end.
What position does Colby Parkinson play?
Colby Parkinson plays tight end for the Los Angeles Rams, wearing number 84. 2026 is his 7th season in the NFL.
What team does Colby Parkinson play for?
Colby Parkinson plays for the Los Angeles Rams as a tight end. He has been with the Rams since 2024.
Where did Colby Parkinson go to college?
Colby Parkinson played college football at Stanford, after attending Oaks Christian (CA). The Seattle Seahawks drafted him out of Stanford in 2020.
When was Colby Parkinson drafted?
The Seattle Seahawks selected Colby Parkinson in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL Draft with the 133rd overall pick, out of Stanford.
What round was Colby Parkinson drafted in?
Colby Parkinson was a fourth-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, taken 133rd overall by the Seattle Seahawks.
What pick was Colby Parkinson in the NFL Draft?
Colby Parkinson was the 133rd overall pick of the 2020 NFL Draft, selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the fourth round.
Where is Colby Parkinson from?
Colby Parkinson went to high school in California, at Oaks Christian, before playing college football at Stanford.
When is Colby Parkinson's birthday?
Colby Parkinson's birthday is January 8. He was born on January 8, 1999 and is 27 years old.
How long has Colby Parkinson been in the NFL?
2026 is Colby Parkinson's 7th NFL season; he entered the league in 2020 as a fourth-round pick of the Seattle Seahawks. View his career statistics.
What teams has Colby Parkinson played for?
Colby Parkinson has played for the Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams. View his career statistics.
What year did Colby Parkinson enter the NFL?
Colby Parkinson entered the NFL in 2020, when the Seattle Seahawks drafted him in the fourth round. 2026 is his 7th season.