Colby Parkinson vs George Kittle: Who Should You Start?
Two tight ends who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Colby Parkinson (Los Angeles Rams) finished the 2025 season averaging 7.2 fantasy points per game in 15 games. George Kittle (San Francisco 49ers) came in at 12.1 PPG over 11 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.
George Kittle carries a 4.9-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; George Kittle posted 57 for 628. 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 George Kittle Week 9. 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.
