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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Colby Parkinson vs Jameson WilliamsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jameson Williams is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.0 PPG to Colby Parkinson's 7.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jameson Williams is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Jameson Williams (11.0 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Colby Parkinson (7.7 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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TELos Angeles Rams#21

Colby Parkinson

PPG

7.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

408

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

WRDetroit Lions#19PPG LEADER

Jameson Williams

PPG

11.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,117

Rec TDs

Targets

102

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Colby Parkinson

Jameson Williams

Head to Head

7.7 PPG11.0 PPG

14 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Colby Parkinson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #21 at the position). Jameson Williams: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #19 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR in most league formats.

Colby Parkinson vs Jameson Williams: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Colby Parkinson (TE, Los Angeles Rams) against Jameson Williams (WR, Detroit Lions) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Colby Parkinson averaged 7.7 PPG in 2025 over 14 games, while Jameson Williams posted 11.0 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 11, Jameson Williams in Week 6. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Jameson Williams is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Colby Parkinson 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. Jameson Williams (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Jameson Williams outscored Colby Parkinson by a projected 56 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jameson Williams played 17 games in 2025 compared to Colby Parkinson's 14. That durability gap means Jameson Williams 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.
•Jameson Williams saw 102 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 Jameson Williams: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Colby Parkinson	Jameson Williams
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.7	11.0
Games Played	14	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	108	187
Receptions	43	65
Rec/Game	3.1	3.8
Receiving Yards	408	1,117
Rec Yds/Game	29.1	65.7
Receiving TDs	8	7
Targets	56	102
Target Share/Game	4.0	6.0
Age	27	25
Experience	5 yrs	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 6

Summary

11.0 PPG for Jameson Williams versus 7.7 for Colby Parkinson in 2025. The baseline favors Jameson Williams, 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 Jameson Williams in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jameson Williams has the edge at 11.0 PPG compared to Colby Parkinson's 7.7 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 Jameson Williams average in 2025?▾

Colby Parkinson averaged 7.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Jameson Williams averaged 11.0 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 3.3 points per game.

When are Colby Parkinson and Jameson Williams's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Colby Parkinson (LAR) has a bye in Week 11, and Jameson Williams (DET) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.