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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Colby Parkinson vs Hayden HurstWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Colby Parkinson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 7.7 PPG to Hayden Hurst's 3.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Colby Parkinson is the better fantasy play this season.

Colby Parkinson is the better play on a neutral week. 7.7 PPG with 408 yards gives a reliable baseline. Hayden Hurst at 3.7 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Colby Parkinson higher, but do not fade Hayden Hurst entirely.

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

TELos Angeles Chargers#99

Hayden Hurst

PPG

3.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

238

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

The Edge Chart

Colby Parkinson

Hayden Hurst

Head to Head

7.7 PPG3.7 PPG

14 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Colby Parkinson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #21 at the position). Hayden Hurst: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Colby Parkinson is producing at 35% of elite pace and Hayden Hurst at 17%. That ranking gap means Colby Parkinson carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Colby Parkinson vs Hayden Hurst: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Colby Parkinson and Hayden Hurst is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Los Angeles Rams tight end put up 7.7 PPG in 2025 over 14 games; Hayden Hurst of the Los Angeles Chargers averaged 3.7 in 14. A 4.0-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 4.0 points favors Colby Parkinson, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one tight end to the other.

Colby Parkinson is the volume tight end in this matchup with 43 receptions for 408 yards, while Hayden Hurst profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (1 scores on 25 catches). In weeks where Hayden Hurst finds the end zone he out-scores Colby Parkinson, but the floor gap is real.

One scheduling note: Colby Parkinson is off Week 11 and Hayden Hurst Week 5. 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.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Colby Parkinson is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Hayden Hurst 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. Hayden Hurst (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Colby Parkinson outscored Hayden Hurst by a projected 68 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•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 Hayden Hurst: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Colby Parkinson	Hayden Hurst
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.7	3.7
Games Played	14	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	108	52
Receptions	43	25
Rec/Game	3.1	1.8
Receiving Yards	408	238
Rec Yds/Game	29.1	17.0
Receiving TDs	8	1
Targets	56	35
Target Share/Game	4.0	2.5
Age	27	-
Experience	5 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 5

Summary

7.7 PPG for Colby Parkinson versus 3.7 for Hayden Hurst in 2025. The baseline favors Colby Parkinson, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Colby Parkinson or Hayden Hurst in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Colby Parkinson has the edge at 7.7 PPG compared to Hayden Hurst's 3.7 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 Hayden Hurst average in 2025?▾

Colby Parkinson averaged 7.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Hayden Hurst averaged 3.7 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 4.0 points per game.

When are Colby Parkinson and Hayden Hurst's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Colby Parkinson (LAR) has a bye in Week 11, and Hayden Hurst (LAC) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Colby Parkinson or Hayden Hurst a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Colby Parkinson outscored Hayden Hurst by 4.0 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.