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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Colby Parkinson vs Jonathan Taylor

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Jonathan Taylor is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Jonathan Taylor (20.0 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Colby Parkinson (7.7 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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TELos Angeles Rams#21

Colby Parkinson

PPG

7.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

408

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 8

RBIndianapolis Colts#2PPG LEADER

Jonathan Taylor

PPG

20.0

Games

Rush Yds

1,585

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

378

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Colby Parkinson

Jonathan Taylor

Head to Head

7.7 PPG20.0 PPG

14 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Colby Parkinson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #21 at the position). Jonathan Taylor: Tier 1 (Elite) RB (ranked #2 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 1 (Elite) RB in most league formats.

Colby Parkinson vs Jonathan Taylor: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Colby Parkinson (TE, Los Angeles Rams) against Jonathan Taylor (RB, Indianapolis Colts) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Colby Parkinson averaged 7.7 PPG in 2025 over 14 games, while Jonathan Taylor posted 20.0 PPG across 17 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Colby Parkinson has his bye in Week 8, Jonathan Taylor in Week 11. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Jonathan Taylor at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Colby Parkinson is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Colby Parkinson (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Jonathan Taylor (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Jonathan Taylor outscored Colby Parkinson by a projected 209 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jonathan Taylor played 17 games in 2025 compared to Colby Parkinson's 14. That durability gap means Jonathan Taylor contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Jonathan Taylor scored 20 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.2 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Colby Parkinson saw 56 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatParkinsonTaylor

PPG (Half-PPR)7.720.0

Games Played1417

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)108340

Rushing Yards01,585

Rush Yds/Game0.093.2

Rushing TDs018

Receptions4346

Receiving Yards408378

Targets5655

Total TDs820

Age2727

Experience5 yrs5 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 8Week 11

Summary

Jonathan Taylor outscored Colby Parkinson by 12.3 PPG in 2025 (20.0 to 7.7). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Colby Parkinson or Jonathan Taylor in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jonathan Taylor has the edge at 20.0 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 Colby Parkinson and Jonathan Taylor average in 2025?▾

Colby Parkinson averaged 7.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Jonathan Taylor averaged 20.0 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 12.3 points per game.

When are Colby Parkinson and Jonathan Taylor's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Colby Parkinson (LAR) has a bye in Week 8, and Jonathan Taylor (IND) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.