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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Colby Parkinson vs Kyle PittsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Kyle Pitts is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.8 PPG to Colby Parkinson's 7.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Kyle Pitts is the better fantasy play this season.

Kyle Pitts is the better play on a neutral week. 9.8 PPG with 928 yards gives a reliable baseline. Colby Parkinson at 7.7 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Kyle Pitts higher, but do not fade Colby Parkinson entirely.

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

TEAtlanta Falcons#6PPG LEADER

Kyle Pitts

PPG

9.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

928

Rec TDs

Targets

118

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Colby Parkinson

Kyle Pitts

Head to Head

7.7 PPG9.8 PPG

14 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Colby Parkinson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #21 at the position). Kyle Pitts: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #6 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Colby Parkinson is producing at 35% of elite pace and Kyle Pitts at 45%. That ranking gap means Kyle Pitts carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Colby Parkinson vs Kyle Pitts: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Colby Parkinson and Kyle Pitts for your lineup, you are not alone. Colby Parkinson finished the 2025 season at 7.7 PPG for the Los Angeles Rams (14 games), and Kyle Pitts averaged 9.8 for the Atlanta Falcons (17 games).

That 2.1-point weekly advantage for Kyle Pitts is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Kyle Pitts is the volume tight end in this matchup with 88 receptions for 928 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 Kyle Pitts, but the floor gap is real.

Both share a Week 11 bye, which matters for roster construction. If you are stacking tight ends this deep on your bench, plan your replacement tight end early.

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. Kyle Pitts (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Kyle Pitts outscored Colby Parkinson by a projected 36 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Kyle Pitts played 17 games in 2025 compared to Colby Parkinson's 14. That durability gap means Kyle Pitts 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.
•Kyle Pitts saw 118 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 Kyle Pitts: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Colby Parkinson	Kyle Pitts
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.7	9.8
Games Played	14	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	108	167
Receptions	43	88
Rec/Game	3.1	5.2
Receiving Yards	408	928
Rec Yds/Game	29.1	54.6
Receiving TDs	8	5
Targets	56	118
Target Share/Game	4.0	6.9
Age	27	25
Experience	5 yrs	4 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 11

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Kyle Pitts at 9.8 PPG, 2.1 points per game above Colby Parkinson's 7.7. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Colby Parkinson or Kyle Pitts in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Kyle Pitts has the edge at 9.8 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 Kyle Pitts average in 2025?▾

Colby Parkinson averaged 7.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Kyle Pitts averaged 9.8 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 2.1 points per game.

Do Colby Parkinson and Kyle Pitts share a bye week?▾

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

Is Colby Parkinson or Kyle Pitts a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Kyle Pitts outscored Colby Parkinson by 2.1 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.