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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Colby Parkinson vs Dawson KnoxWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Colby Parkinson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 7.7 PPG to Dawson Knox's 5.4 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 2.3-PPG advantage is real (7.7 to 5.4), and Colby Parkinson's 8 touchdowns show scoring upside. Dawson Knox 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

TEBuffalo Bills#33

Dawson Knox

PPG

5.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

417

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Colby Parkinson

Dawson Knox

Head to Head

7.7 PPG5.4 PPG

14 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Colby Parkinson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #21 at the position). Dawson Knox: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #33 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Colby Parkinson is producing at 35% of elite pace and Dawson Knox at 25%. That ranking gap means Colby Parkinson carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Colby Parkinson vs Dawson Knox: 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. Dawson Knox (Buffalo Bills) came in at 5.4 PPG over 16 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Colby Parkinson carries a 2.3-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; Dawson Knox posted 36 for 417. At a position where most starters barely clear 7 PPG, this class of tight end is where the fantasy advantage lives week to week.

Colby Parkinson has his bye in Week 11, and Dawson Knox rests in Week 7. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at tight end for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

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: Colby Parkinson (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Dawson Knox (age 29) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Colby Parkinson outscored Dawson Knox by a projected 39 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Dawson Knox played 16 games in 2025 compared to Colby Parkinson's 14. That durability gap means Dawson Knox 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 Dawson Knox: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Colby Parkinson	Dawson Knox
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.7	5.4
Games Played	14	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	108	86
Receptions	43	36
Rec/Game	3.1	2.3
Receiving Yards	408	417
Rec Yds/Game	29.1	26.1
Receiving TDs	8	4
Targets	56	49
Target Share/Game	4.0	3.1
Age	27	29
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. Dawson Knox averaged 5.4 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 Dawson Knox in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Colby Parkinson has the edge at 7.7 PPG compared to Dawson Knox's 5.4 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 Dawson Knox average in 2025?▾

Colby Parkinson averaged 7.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Dawson Knox averaged 5.4 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 2.3 points per game.

When are Colby Parkinson and Dawson Knox's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Colby Parkinson or Dawson Knox a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Colby Parkinson outscored Dawson Knox by 2.3 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.