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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

CeeDee Lamb vs Colby ParkinsonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

CeeDee Lamb is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.6 PPG to Colby Parkinson's 7.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

CeeDee Lamb is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, CeeDee Lamb (12.6 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.

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

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WRDallas Cowboys#11PPG LEADER

CeeDee Lamb

PPG

12.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,077

Rec TDs

Targets

117

Bye

Week 14

TELos Angeles Rams#21

Colby Parkinson

PPG

7.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

408

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

CeeDee Lamb

Colby Parkinson

Head to Head

12.6 PPG7.7 PPG

13 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

CeeDee Lamb: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #11 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 2 (Strong Starter) WR is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE in most league formats.

CeeDee Lamb vs Colby Parkinson: The Full Breakdown

Comparing CeeDee Lamb (WR, Dallas Cowboys) against Colby Parkinson (TE, Los Angeles Rams) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. CeeDee Lamb averaged 12.6 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.

CeeDee Lamb has his bye in Week 14, Colby Parkinson in Week 11. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

CeeDee Lamb 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: CeeDee Lamb (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?

•CeeDee Lamb outscored Colby Parkinson by a projected 83 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Colby Parkinson played 14 games in 2025 compared to CeeDee Lamb'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.
•CeeDee Lamb saw 117 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

CeeDee Lamb vs Colby Parkinson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	CeeDee Lamb	Colby Parkinson
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.6	7.7
Games Played	13	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	164	108
Receptions	75	43
Rec/Game	5.8	3.1
Receiving Yards	1,077	408
Rec Yds/Game	82.8	29.1
Receiving TDs	3	8
Targets	117	56
Target Share/Game	9.0	4.0
Age	27	27
Experience	5 yrs	5 yrs
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 11

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor CeeDee Lamb at 12.6 PPG, 4.9 points per game above Colby Parkinson's 7.7. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start CeeDee Lamb or Colby Parkinson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, CeeDee Lamb has the edge at 12.6 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 CeeDee Lamb and Colby Parkinson average in 2025?▾

CeeDee Lamb averaged 12.6 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 4.9 points per game.

When are CeeDee Lamb and Colby Parkinson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

CeeDee Lamb (DAL) has a bye in Week 14, and Colby Parkinson (LAR) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.