Colby Parkinson or James CookWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Colby Parkinson is a Los Angeles Rams tight end who averaged 7.7 fantasy points per game across 14 games in 2026. James Cook is a Buffalo Bills running back who averaged 18.1 fantasy points per game across 6 games in 2026. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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TELos Angeles Rams

Colby Parkinson

PPG

7.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

408

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

RBBuffalo Bills#7 RB

James Cook

PPG

18.1

Games

Rush Yds

627

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 7

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Colby Parkinson vs James Cook: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Colby Parkinson	James Cook
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.7	18.1
Games Played	14	6
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	108	109
Rushing Yards	0	627
Rush Yds/Game	0.0	104.5
Rushing TDs	0	6
Receptions	43	10
Receiving Yards	408	89
Targets	56	14
Total TDs	8	6
Age	27	27
Experience	5 yrs	4 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 7

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Colby Parkinson or James Cook in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Colby Parkinson and James Cook is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Colby Parkinson averaged 7.7 fantasy points per game in 2026 and James Cook averaged 18.1.

Should I draft Colby Parkinson or James Cook in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Colby Parkinson averaged 7.7 fantasy points per game across 14 games in 2026, and James Cook averaged 18.1 across 6. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Colby Parkinson and James Cook average in 2026?▾

Colby Parkinson averaged 7.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2026. James Cook averaged 18.1 PPG over 6 games. That is a difference of 10.4 points per game.

When are Colby Parkinson and James Cook's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Colby Parkinson (LAR) has a bye in Week 11, and James Cook (BUF) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.