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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Brenton Strange vs Colby ParkinsonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Brenton Strange is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 7.9 PPG to Colby Parkinson's 7.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Brenton Strange is the better fantasy play this season.

This one is genuinely close. Brenton Strange edges Colby Parkinson by 0.2 PPG, but both are in the same production tier. The decision comes down to weekly matchup, not season-long resume. If you are choosing between them in a draft, Brenton Strange goes slightly earlier based on volume, but do not reach for the difference.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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TEJacksonville Jaguars#19PPG LEADER

Brenton Strange

PPG

7.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

540

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

TELos Angeles Rams#21

Colby Parkinson

PPG

7.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

408

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Brenton Strange

Colby Parkinson

Head to Head

7.9 PPG7.7 PPG

12 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Brenton Strange: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #19 at the position). Colby Parkinson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #21 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Brenton Strange is producing at 36% of elite pace and Colby Parkinson at 35%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Brenton Strange vs Colby Parkinson: The Full Breakdown

Brenton Strange (7.9 PPG) and Colby Parkinson (7.7 PPG) produced nearly identical fantasy numbers in 2025. When two tight ends are this close on a per-game basis, the weekly matchup matters more than the season-long resume. Brenton Strange played 12 games for the Jacksonville Jaguars; Colby Parkinson suited up 14 times for the Los Angeles Rams.

A 0.2-point per-game gap over a full season is essentially noise. It means one extra catch, one fewer target, or a single broken play away from flipping the script. For a weekly start/sit call between these two, matchup analysis matters far more than the season line.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Brenton Strange had 46 catches for 540 yards; Colby Parkinson posted 43 for 408. At a position where most starters barely clear 7 PPG, this class of tight end is where the fantasy advantage lives week to week.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Brenton Strange sits Week 7 while Colby Parkinson is off Week 11. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Brenton Strange (age 25) 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?

•Brenton Strange outscored Colby Parkinson by a projected 3 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Colby Parkinson played 14 games in 2025 compared to Brenton Strange'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.
•Brenton Strange saw 60 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Brenton Strange vs Colby Parkinson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Brenton Strange	Colby Parkinson
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.9	7.7
Games Played	12	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	95	108
Receptions	46	43
Rec/Game	3.8	3.1
Receiving Yards	540	408
Rec Yds/Game	45.0	29.1
Receiving TDs	3	8
Targets	60	56
Target Share/Game	5.0	4.0
Age	25	27
Experience	2 yrs	5 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 11

Summary

Brenton Strange outscored Colby Parkinson by 0.2 PPG in 2025 (7.9 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 Brenton Strange or Colby Parkinson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Brenton Strange has the edge at 7.9 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 Brenton Strange and Colby Parkinson average in 2025?▾

Brenton Strange averaged 7.9 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 0.2 points per game.

When are Brenton Strange and Colby Parkinson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Brenton Strange (JAX) has a bye in Week 7, and Colby Parkinson (LAR) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Brenton Strange or Colby Parkinson a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Brenton Strange outscored Colby Parkinson by 0.2 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.