Colby Parkinson vs Colston Loveland: Who Should You Start?
This is a genuine coin flip on paper. Colby Parkinson finished the 2025 season at 7.2 PPG over 15 games with the Los Angeles Rams, while Colston Loveland clocked in at 8.5 across 16 appearances for the Chicago Bears. A 1.3-point gap means any given week could go either way.
With a margin this thin, season averages are not the deciding factor. Weekly variables like opponent defense, game script, and injury status carry more weight than a fraction of a PPG. The right start in Week 6 might be the wrong start in Week 14.
Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Colby Parkinson had 43 catches for 408 yards; Colston Loveland posted 58 for 713. 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 Colston Loveland 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.
