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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Colby Parkinson vs J.K. DobbinsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

J.K. Dobbins 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

J.K. Dobbins is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, J.K. Dobbins (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

RBDenver Broncos#25PPG LEADER

J.K. Dobbins

PPG

11.0

Games

Rush Yds

772

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Colby Parkinson

J.K. Dobbins

Head to Head

7.7 PPG11.0 PPG

14 GP10 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Colby Parkinson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #21 at the position). J.K. Dobbins: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #25 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 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB in most league formats.

Colby Parkinson vs J.K. Dobbins: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Colby Parkinson (TE, Los Angeles Rams) against J.K. Dobbins (RB, Denver Broncos) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Colby Parkinson averaged 7.7 PPG in 2025 over 14 games, while J.K. Dobbins posted 11.0 PPG across 10 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, J.K. Dobbins in Week 10. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire J.K. Dobbins at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Colby Parkinson is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Colby Parkinson (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. J.K. Dobbins (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•J.K. Dobbins outscored Colby Parkinson by a projected 56 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Colby Parkinson played 14 games in 2025 compared to J.K. Dobbins's 10. That durability gap means Colby Parkinson 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.
•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 J.K. Dobbins: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Colby Parkinson	J.K. Dobbins
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.7	11.0
Games Played	14	10
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	108	110
Rushing Yards	0	772
Rush Yds/Game	0.0	77.2
Rushing TDs	0	4
Receptions	43	11
Receiving Yards	408	37
Targets	56	14
Total TDs	8	4
Age	27	27
Experience	5 yrs	5 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 10

Summary

J.K. Dobbins outscored Colby Parkinson by 3.3 PPG in 2025 (11.0 to 7.7). 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 J.K. Dobbins in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, J.K. Dobbins 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 J.K. Dobbins average in 2025?▾

Colby Parkinson averaged 7.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. J.K. Dobbins averaged 11.0 PPG over 10 games. That is a difference of 3.3 points per game.

When are Colby Parkinson and J.K. Dobbins's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Colby Parkinson (LAR) has a bye in Week 11, and J.K. Dobbins (DEN) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.