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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Chig Okonkwo vs Colby ParkinsonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Colby Parkinson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 7.7 PPG to Chig Okonkwo's 5.6 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Colby Parkinson is the better fantasy play this season.

Colby Parkinson is the better play on a neutral week. 7.7 PPG with 408 yards gives a reliable baseline. Chig Okonkwo at 5.6 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Colby Parkinson higher, but do not fade Chig Okonkwo entirely.

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

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TETennessee Titans#31

Chig Okonkwo

PPG

5.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

560

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 9

TELos Angeles Rams#21PPG LEADER

Colby Parkinson

PPG

7.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

408

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Chig Okonkwo

Colby Parkinson

Head to Head

5.6 PPG7.7 PPG

17 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Chig Okonkwo: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #31 at the position). Colby Parkinson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #21 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Chig Okonkwo is producing at 25% of elite pace and Colby Parkinson at 35%. That ranking gap means Colby Parkinson carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Chig Okonkwo vs Colby Parkinson: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Chig Okonkwo and Colby Parkinson is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Tennessee Titans tight end put up 5.6 PPG in 2025 over 17 games; Colby Parkinson of the Los Angeles Rams averaged 7.7 in 14. A 2.1-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 2.1 points favors Colby Parkinson, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one tight end to the other.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Chig Okonkwo had 56 catches for 560 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.

One scheduling note: Chig Okonkwo is off Week 9 and Colby Parkinson Week 11. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in tight end for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

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: Chig Okonkwo (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?

•Colby Parkinson outscored Chig Okonkwo by a projected 36 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Chig Okonkwo played 17 games in 2025 compared to Colby Parkinson's 14. That durability gap means Chig Okonkwo 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.
•Chig Okonkwo saw 79 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Chig Okonkwo vs Colby Parkinson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Chig Okonkwo	Colby Parkinson
PPG (Half-PPR)	5.6	7.7
Games Played	17	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	95	108
Receptions	56	43
Rec/Game	3.3	3.1
Receiving Yards	560	408
Rec Yds/Game	32.9	29.1
Receiving TDs	2	8
Targets	79	56
Target Share/Game	4.6	4.0
Age	26	27
Experience	3 yrs	5 yrs
Bye Week	Week 9	Week 11

Summary

7.7 PPG for Colby Parkinson versus 5.6 for Chig Okonkwo in 2025. The baseline favors Colby Parkinson, 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 Chig Okonkwo or Colby Parkinson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Colby Parkinson has the edge at 7.7 PPG compared to Chig Okonkwo's 5.6 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 Chig Okonkwo and Colby Parkinson average in 2025?▾

Chig Okonkwo averaged 5.6 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 2.1 points per game.

When are Chig Okonkwo and Colby Parkinson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Chig Okonkwo (TEN) 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.

Is Chig Okonkwo or Colby Parkinson a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Colby Parkinson outscored Chig Okonkwo by 2.1 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.