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Colby Parkinson vs DK Metcalf

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

TELos Angeles Rams
Colby Parkinson
PPG
7.2
Games
15
Rec
43
Rec Yds
408
Rec TDs
8
Targets
56
Bye
Week 6
WRPittsburgh SteelersPPG LEADER
DK Metcalf
PPG
10.5
Games
15
Rec
59
Rec Yds
850
Rec TDs
6
Targets
99
Bye
Week 9

Head to Head

7.2 PPG10.5 PPG
15 GP15 GP
Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 9

Colby Parkinson vs DK Metcalf: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Colby Parkinson (TE, Los Angeles Rams) against DK Metcalf (WR, Pittsburgh Steelers) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Colby Parkinson averaged 7.2 PPG in 2025 over 15 games, while DK Metcalf posted 10.5 PPG across 15 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.

Colby Parkinson has his bye in Week 6, DK Metcalf in Week 9. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

The Bottom Line

The 2025 numbers favor DK Metcalf at 10.5 PPG, 3.3 points per game above Colby Parkinson's 7.2. 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 DK Metcalf in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, DK Metcalf has the edge at 10.5 PPG compared to Colby Parkinson's 7.2 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 DK Metcalf average in 2025?

Colby Parkinson averaged 7.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. DK Metcalf averaged 10.5 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 3.3 points per game.

When are Colby Parkinson and DK Metcalf's bye weeks in 2026?

Colby Parkinson (LAR) has a bye in Week 6, and DK Metcalf (PIT) has a bye in Week 9. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.