Colby Parkinson vs Cole Kmet: Who Should You Start?
Two tight ends who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Colby Parkinson (Los Angeles Rams) finished the 2025 season averaging 7.2 fantasy points per game in 15 games. Cole Kmet (Chicago Bears) came in at 4.0 PPG over 16 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.
Colby Parkinson carries a 3.2-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.
Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Colby Parkinson had 43 catches for 408 yards; Cole Kmet posted 30 for 347. 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: Colby Parkinson is off Week 6 and Cole Kmet Week 7. 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.
