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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Brandon Aiyuk vs Colby ParkinsonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Brandon Aiyuk is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.8 PPG to Colby Parkinson's 7.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Brandon Aiyuk is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Brandon Aiyuk (11.8 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.

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

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WRSan Francisco 49ers#99PPG LEADER

Brandon Aiyuk

PPG

11.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

762

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 9

TELos Angeles Rams#21

Colby Parkinson

PPG

7.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

408

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Brandon Aiyuk

Colby Parkinson

Head to Head

11.8 PPG7.7 PPG

13 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Brandon Aiyuk: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 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 5 (Deep League) WR is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE in most league formats.

Brandon Aiyuk vs Colby Parkinson: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Brandon Aiyuk (WR, San Francisco 49ers) against Colby Parkinson (TE, Los Angeles Rams) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Brandon Aiyuk averaged 11.8 PPG in 2025 over 13 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.

Brandon Aiyuk has his bye in Week 9, Colby Parkinson in Week 11. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Brandon Aiyuk 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: Brandon Aiyuk (age 27) 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?

•Brandon Aiyuk outscored Colby Parkinson by a projected 70 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Colby Parkinson played 14 games in 2025 compared to Brandon Aiyuk's 13. 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.
•Brandon Aiyuk saw 82 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Brandon Aiyuk vs Colby Parkinson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Brandon Aiyuk	Colby Parkinson
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.8	7.7
Games Played	13	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	153	108
Receptions	58	43
Rec/Game	4.5	3.1
Receiving Yards	762	408
Rec Yds/Game	58.6	29.1
Receiving TDs	5	8
Targets	82	56
Target Share/Game	6.3	4.0
Age	-	27
Experience	-	5 yrs
Bye Week	Week 9	Week 11

Summary

11.8 PPG for Brandon Aiyuk versus 7.7 for Colby Parkinson in 2025. The baseline favors Brandon Aiyuk, 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 Brandon Aiyuk or Colby Parkinson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Brandon Aiyuk has the edge at 11.8 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 Brandon Aiyuk and Colby Parkinson average in 2025?▾

Brandon Aiyuk averaged 11.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Colby Parkinson averaged 7.7 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 4.1 points per game.

When are Brandon Aiyuk and Colby Parkinson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Brandon Aiyuk (SF) has a bye in Week 9, and Colby Parkinson (LAR) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.