Colby Parkinson vs Juwan Johnson: Who Should You Start?
This is a genuine coin flip on paper. Colby Parkinson finished the 2025 season at 7.2 PPG over 15 games with the Los Angeles Rams, while Juwan Johnson clocked in at 8.3 across 17 appearances for the New Orleans Saints. A 1.1-point gap means any given week could go either way.
With a margin this thin, season averages are not the deciding factor. Weekly variables like opponent defense, game script, and injury status carry more weight than a fraction of a PPG. The right start in Week 6 might be the wrong start in Week 14.
Juwan Johnson is the volume tight end in this matchup with 77 receptions for 889 yards, while Colby Parkinson profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (8 scores on 43 catches). In weeks where Colby Parkinson finds the end zone he out-scores Juwan Johnson, but the floor gap is real.
One scheduling note: Colby Parkinson is off Week 6 and Juwan Johnson Week 12. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in tight end for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.
