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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Colby Parkinson vs Kenneth Walker IIIWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Kenneth Walker III is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.4 PPG to Colby Parkinson's 7.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Kenneth Walker III is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Kenneth Walker III (10.4 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

RBSeattle Seahawks#29PPG LEADER

Kenneth Walker III

PPG

10.4

Games

Rush Yds

1,027

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

282

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Colby Parkinson

Kenneth Walker III

Head to Head

7.7 PPG10.4 PPG

14 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Colby Parkinson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #21 at the position). Kenneth Walker III: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #29 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 Kenneth Walker III: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Colby Parkinson (TE, Los Angeles Rams) against Kenneth Walker III (RB, Seattle Seahawks) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Colby Parkinson averaged 7.7 PPG in 2025 over 14 games, while Kenneth Walker III posted 10.4 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.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Colby Parkinson (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Kenneth Walker III (age 25) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•Kenneth Walker III outscored Colby Parkinson by a projected 46 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Kenneth Walker III played 17 games in 2025 compared to Colby Parkinson's 14. That durability gap means Kenneth Walker III 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.
•Both players share a Week 11 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Colby Parkinson vs Kenneth Walker III: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Colby Parkinson	Kenneth Walker III
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.7	10.4
Games Played	14	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	108	177
Rushing Yards	0	1,027
Rush Yds/Game	0.0	60.4
Rushing TDs	0	5
Receptions	43	31
Receiving Yards	408	282
Targets	56	36
Total TDs	8	5
Age	27	25
Experience	5 yrs	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 11

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Kenneth Walker III holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 10.4 points per game. Colby Parkinson averaged 7.7 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Colby Parkinson or Kenneth Walker III in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Kenneth Walker III has the edge at 10.4 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 Kenneth Walker III average in 2025?▾

Colby Parkinson averaged 7.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Kenneth Walker III averaged 10.4 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 2.7 points per game.

Do Colby Parkinson and Kenneth Walker III share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Colby Parkinson and Kenneth Walker III share a Week 11 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at tight end for that week.