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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Colby Parkinson vs Cole KmetWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Colby Parkinson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 7.7 PPG to Cole Kmet's 4.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Colby Parkinson is the better fantasy play this season.

Colby Parkinson has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 3.7-PPG advantage is real (7.7 to 4.0), and Colby Parkinson's 8 touchdowns show scoring upside. Cole Kmet is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

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TELos Angeles Rams#21PPG LEADER

Colby Parkinson

PPG

7.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

408

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

TEChicago Bears#99

Cole Kmet

PPG

4.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

347

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Colby Parkinson

Cole Kmet

Head to Head

7.7 PPG4.0 PPG

14 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Colby Parkinson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #21 at the position). Cole Kmet: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Colby Parkinson is producing at 35% of elite pace and Cole Kmet at 18%. That ranking gap means Colby Parkinson carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Colby Parkinson vs Cole Kmet: The Full Breakdown

Two tight ends who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Colby Parkinson (Los Angeles Rams) finished the 2025 season averaging 7.7 fantasy points per game in 14 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 3.7-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 11 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.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Colby Parkinson at a discount because your league-mates undervalue tight end production, do it. Cole Kmet is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Colby Parkinson (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Cole Kmet (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Colby Parkinson outscored Cole Kmet by a projected 63 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Cole Kmet played 16 games in 2025 compared to Colby Parkinson's 14. That durability gap means Cole Kmet 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.
•Colby Parkinson saw 56 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Colby Parkinson vs Cole Kmet: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Colby Parkinson	Cole Kmet
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.7	4.0
Games Played	14	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	108	64
Receptions	43	30
Rec/Game	3.1	1.9
Receiving Yards	408	347
Rec Yds/Game	29.1	21.7
Receiving TDs	8	2
Targets	56	48
Target Share/Game	4.0	3.0
Age	27	27
Experience	5 yrs	6 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 7

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Colby Parkinson holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 7.7 points per game. Cole Kmet averaged 4.0 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Colby Parkinson or Cole Kmet in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Colby Parkinson has the edge at 7.7 PPG compared to Cole Kmet's 4.0 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 Colby Parkinson and Cole Kmet average in 2025?▾

Colby Parkinson averaged 7.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Cole Kmet averaged 4.0 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 3.7 points per game.

When are Colby Parkinson and Cole Kmet's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Colby Parkinson or Cole Kmet a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Colby Parkinson outscored Cole Kmet by 3.7 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.