Colby Parkinson vs Mason Taylor: Who Should You Start?
Deciding between Colby Parkinson and Mason Taylor is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Los Angeles Rams tight end put up 7.2 PPG in 2025 over 15 games; Mason Taylor of the New York Jets averaged 5.1 in 13. A 2.1-point margin that could shift on any given week.
The per-game difference of 2.1 points favors Colby Parkinson, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one tight end to the other.
Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Colby Parkinson had 43 catches for 408 yards; Mason Taylor posted 44 for 369. At a position where most starters barely clear 7 PPG, this class of tight end is where the fantasy advantage lives week to week.
Colby Parkinson has his bye in Week 6, and Mason Taylor rests in Week 12. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at tight end for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.
