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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Colby Parkinson vs Evan EngramWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Colby Parkinson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 7.7 PPG to Evan Engram's 4.9 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 2.8-PPG advantage is real (7.7 to 4.9), and Colby Parkinson's 8 touchdowns show scoring upside. Evan Engram 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

TEDenver Broncos#35

Evan Engram

PPG

4.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

461

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Colby Parkinson

Evan Engram

Head to Head

7.7 PPG4.9 PPG

14 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Colby Parkinson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #21 at the position). Evan Engram: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #35 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Colby Parkinson is producing at 35% of elite pace and Evan Engram at 22%. That ranking gap means Colby Parkinson carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Colby Parkinson vs Evan Engram: The Full Breakdown

Colby Parkinson and Evan Engram are both viable fantasy tight ends heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Colby Parkinson averaged 7.7 PPG across 14 games with the Los Angeles Rams, while Evan Engram posted 4.9 PPG in 16 appearances for the Denver Broncos.

A 2.8-PPG gap gives Colby Parkinson the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Colby Parkinson had 43 catches for 408 yards; Evan Engram posted 50 for 461. 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 Evan Engram rests in Week 10. 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. Evan Engram (age 31) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Colby Parkinson outscored Evan Engram by a projected 48 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Evan Engram played 16 games in 2025 compared to Colby Parkinson's 14. That durability gap means Evan Engram 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.
•Evan Engram saw 76 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Colby Parkinson is 4 years younger than Evan Engram (27 vs 31), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Colby Parkinson vs Evan Engram: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Colby Parkinson	Evan Engram
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.7	4.9
Games Played	14	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	108	78
Receptions	43	50
Rec/Game	3.1	3.1
Receiving Yards	408	461
Rec Yds/Game	29.1	28.8
Receiving TDs	8	1
Targets	56	76
Target Share/Game	4.0	4.8
Age	27	31
Experience	5 yrs	8 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 10

Summary

Colby Parkinson outscored Evan Engram by 2.8 PPG in 2025 (7.7 to 4.9). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Colby Parkinson or Evan Engram in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Colby Parkinson has the edge at 7.7 PPG compared to Evan Engram's 4.9 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 Evan Engram average in 2025?▾

Colby Parkinson averaged 7.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Evan Engram averaged 4.9 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 2.8 points per game.

When are Colby Parkinson and Evan Engram's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Colby Parkinson (LAR) has a bye in Week 11, and Evan Engram (DEN) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Colby Parkinson or Evan Engram a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Colby Parkinson outscored Evan Engram by 2.8 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.