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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Brock Bowers vs Colby Parkinson

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Brock Bowers is the better fantasy play this season.

Brock Bowers is the better play on a neutral week. 12.0 PPG with 682 yards gives a reliable baseline. Colby Parkinson at 7.7 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Brock Bowers higher, but do not fade Colby Parkinson entirely.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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TELas Vegas Raiders#4PPG LEADER

Brock Bowers

PPG

12.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

680

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 8

TELos Angeles Rams#21

Colby Parkinson

PPG

7.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

408

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Brock Bowers

Colby Parkinson

Head to Head

12.0 PPG7.7 PPG

12 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Brock Bowers: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #4 at the position). Colby Parkinson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #21 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Brock Bowers is producing at 55% of elite pace and Colby Parkinson at 35%. That ranking gap means Brock Bowers carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Brock Bowers vs Colby Parkinson: Who Should You Start?

Deciding between Brock Bowers and Colby Parkinson is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Las Vegas Raiders tight end put up 12.0 PPG in 2025 over 12 games; Colby Parkinson of the Los Angeles Rams averaged 7.7 in 14. A 4.3-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 4.3 points favors Brock Bowers, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one tight end to the other.

Brock Bowers is the volume tight end in this matchup with 64 receptions for 680 yards, while Colby Parkinson profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (8 scores on 43 catches). In weeks where Colby Parkinson finds the end zone he out-scores Brock Bowers, but the floor gap is real.

Both share a Week 8 bye, which matters for roster construction. If you are stacking tight ends this deep on your bench, plan your replacement tight end early.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Brock Bowers is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Colby Parkinson is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Brock Bowers (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Colby Parkinson (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Brock Bowers outscored Colby Parkinson by a projected 73 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Colby Parkinson played 14 games in 2025 compared to Brock Bowers's 12. That durability gap means Colby Parkinson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Colby Parkinson scored 8 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Brock Bowers saw 86 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Brock Bowers is 4 years younger than Colby Parkinson (23 vs 27), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatBowersParkinson

PPG (Half-PPR)12.07.7

Games Played1214

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)144108

Receptions6443

Rec/Game5.33.1

Receiving Yards680408

Rec Yds/Game56.729.1

Receiving TDs78

Targets8656

Target Share/Game7.24.0

Age2327

Experience1 yrs5 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 8Week 8

Summary

12.0 PPG for Brock Bowers versus 7.7 for Colby Parkinson in 2025. The baseline favors Brock Bowers, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Brock Bowers or Colby Parkinson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Brock Bowers has the edge at 12.0 PPG compared to Colby Parkinson's 7.7 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Brock Bowers and Colby Parkinson average in 2025?▾

Brock Bowers averaged 12.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Colby Parkinson averaged 7.7 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 4.3 points per game.

Do Brock Bowers and Colby Parkinson share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Brock Bowers and Colby Parkinson share a Week 8 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at tight end for that week.

Is Brock Bowers or Colby Parkinson a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Brock Bowers outscored Colby Parkinson by 4.3 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.