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Amon-Ra St. Brown vs Colby ParkinsonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Amon-Ra St. Brown is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 15.6 PPG to Colby Parkinson's 7.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Amon-Ra St. Brown is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Amon-Ra St. Brown (15.6 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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WRDetroit Lions#4PPG LEADER
Amon-Ra St. Brown
PPG
15.6
Games
17
Rec
117
Rec Yds
1,401
Rec TDs
11
Targets
172
Bye
Week 6
TELos Angeles Rams#21
Colby Parkinson
PPG
7.7
Games
14
Rec
43
Rec Yds
408
Rec TDs
8
Targets
56
Bye
Week 11

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Amon-Ra St. Brown
Colby Parkinson

Head to Head

15.6 PPG7.7 PPG
17 GP14 GP
Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Amon-Ra St. Brown: Tier 1 (Elite) WR (ranked #4 at the position). Colby Parkinson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #21 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 1 (Elite) WR is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE in most league formats.

Amon-Ra St. Brown vs Colby Parkinson: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Amon-Ra St. Brown (WR, Detroit Lions) against Colby Parkinson (TE, Los Angeles Rams) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Amon-Ra St. Brown averaged 15.6 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while Colby Parkinson posted 7.7 PPG across 14 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.

Amon-Ra St. Brown has his bye in Week 6, Colby Parkinson 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 Amon-Ra St. Brown at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Colby Parkinson is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Amon-Ra St. Brown (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Colby Parkinson (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

  • Amon-Ra St. Brown outscored Colby Parkinson by a projected 134 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Amon-Ra St. Brown played 17 games in 2025 compared to Colby Parkinson's 14. That durability gap means Amon-Ra St. Brown contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
  • Amon-Ra St. Brown scored 11 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
  • Amon-Ra St. Brown saw 172 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Amon-Ra St. Brown vs Colby Parkinson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatAmon-Ra St. BrownColby Parkinson
PPG (Half-PPR)15.67.7
Games Played1714
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)265108
Receptions11743
Rec/Game6.93.1
Receiving Yards1,401408
Rec Yds/Game82.429.1
Receiving TDs118
Targets17256
Target Share/Game10.14.0
Age2627
Experience4 yrs5 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 6Week 11

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Amon-Ra St. Brown holds the PPG edge with solid output at 15.6 points per game. Colby Parkinson averaged 7.7 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Amon-Ra St. Brown or Colby Parkinson in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Amon-Ra St. Brown has the edge at 15.6 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 Amon-Ra St. Brown and Colby Parkinson average in 2025?

Amon-Ra St. Brown averaged 15.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Colby Parkinson averaged 7.7 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 7.9 points per game.

When are Amon-Ra St. Brown and Colby Parkinson's bye weeks in 2026?

Amon-Ra St. Brown (DET) has a bye in Week 6, and Colby Parkinson (LAR) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.