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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

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

Javonte Williams is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.1 PPG to Colby Parkinson's 7.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Javonte Williams is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Javonte Williams (14.1 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.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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TELos Angeles Rams#21

Colby Parkinson

PPG

7.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

408

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

RBDallas Cowboys#12PPG LEADER

Javonte Williams

PPG

14.1

Games

Rush Yds

1,201

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

137

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Colby Parkinson

Javonte Williams

Head to Head

7.7 PPG14.1 PPG

14 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Colby Parkinson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #21 at the position). Javonte Williams: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) RB (ranked #12 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 2 (Strong Starter) RB in most league formats.

Colby Parkinson vs Javonte Williams: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Colby Parkinson (TE, Los Angeles Rams) against Javonte Williams (RB, Dallas Cowboys) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Colby Parkinson averaged 7.7 PPG in 2025 over 14 games, while Javonte Williams posted 14.1 PPG across 16 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, Javonte Williams in Week 14. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Javonte 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. Javonte Williams (age 26) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Javonte Williams outscored Colby Parkinson by a projected 109 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Javonte Williams played 16 games in 2025 compared to Colby Parkinson's 14. That durability gap means Javonte Williams contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Javonte Williams scored 13 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.8 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•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 Javonte Williams: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Colby Parkinson	Javonte Williams
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.7	14.1
Games Played	14	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	108	226
Rushing Yards	0	1,201
Rush Yds/Game	0.0	75.1
Rushing TDs	0	11
Receptions	43	35
Receiving Yards	408	137
Targets	56	51
Total TDs	8	13
Age	27	26
Experience	5 yrs	4 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 14

Summary

14.1 PPG for Javonte Williams versus 7.7 for Colby Parkinson in 2025. The baseline favors Javonte 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 Javonte Williams in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Javonte Williams has the edge at 14.1 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 Javonte Williams average in 2025?▾

Colby Parkinson averaged 7.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Javonte Williams averaged 14.1 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 6.4 points per game.

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

Colby Parkinson (LAR) has a bye in Week 11, and Javonte Williams (DAL) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.