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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Colby Parkinson vs Davante AdamsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Davante Adams is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 13.8 PPG to Colby Parkinson's 7.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Davante Adams is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Davante Adams (13.8 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.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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TELos Angeles Rams#21

Colby Parkinson

PPG

7.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

408

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

WRLos Angeles Rams#8PPG LEADER

Davante Adams

PPG

13.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

789

Rec TDs

Targets

114

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Colby Parkinson

Davante Adams

Head to Head

7.7 PPG13.8 PPG

14 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Colby Parkinson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #21 at the position). Davante Adams: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #8 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR in most league formats.

Colby Parkinson vs Davante Adams: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Colby Parkinson (TE, Los Angeles Rams) against Davante Adams (WR, Los Angeles Rams) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Colby Parkinson averaged 7.7 PPG in 2025 over 14 games, while Davante Adams posted 13.8 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.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Davante Adams 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: Colby Parkinson (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Davante Adams (age 33) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Davante Adams outscored Colby Parkinson by a projected 104 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Davante Adams scored 14 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.0 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Davante Adams saw 114 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Colby Parkinson is 6 years younger than Davante Adams (27 vs 33), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.
•Both players share a Week 11 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Colby Parkinson vs Davante Adams: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Colby Parkinson	Davante Adams
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.7	13.8
Games Played	14	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	108	193
Receptions	43	60
Rec/Game	3.1	4.3
Receiving Yards	408	789
Rec Yds/Game	29.1	56.4
Receiving TDs	8	14
Targets	56	114
Target Share/Game	4.0	8.1
Age	27	33
Experience	5 yrs	11 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 11

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Davante Adams at 13.8 PPG, 6.1 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 Colby Parkinson or Davante Adams in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Davante Adams has the edge at 13.8 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 Colby Parkinson and Davante Adams average in 2025?▾

Colby Parkinson averaged 7.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Davante Adams averaged 13.8 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 6.1 points per game.

Do Colby Parkinson and Davante Adams share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Colby Parkinson and Davante Adams share a Week 11 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at tight end for that week.