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Colby Parkinson vs Jahmyr Gibbs

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
RBDetroit LionsPPG LEADER
Jahmyr Gibbs
PPG
19.3
Games
17
Rush Yds
1,223
Rush TDs
13
Rec
77
Rec Yds
616
Bye
Week 5

Head to Head

7.2 PPG19.3 PPG
15 GP17 GP
Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 5

Colby Parkinson vs Jahmyr Gibbs: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Colby Parkinson (TE, Los Angeles Rams) against Jahmyr Gibbs (RB, Detroit Lions) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Colby Parkinson averaged 7.2 PPG in 2025 over 15 games, while Jahmyr Gibbs posted 19.3 PPG across 17 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, Jahmyr Gibbs in Week 5. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

The Bottom Line

Jahmyr Gibbs outscored Colby Parkinson by 12.1 PPG in 2025 (19.3 to 7.2). 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 Jahmyr Gibbs in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Jahmyr Gibbs has the edge at 19.3 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 Jahmyr Gibbs average in 2025?

Colby Parkinson averaged 7.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Jahmyr Gibbs averaged 19.3 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 12.1 points per game.

When are Colby Parkinson and Jahmyr Gibbs's bye weeks in 2026?

Colby Parkinson (LAR) has a bye in Week 6, and Jahmyr Gibbs (DET) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.