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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Colby Parkinson vs Mason TaylorWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Colby Parkinson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 7.7 PPG to Mason Taylor's 5.1 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Colby Parkinson is the better fantasy play this season.

Colby Parkinson is the better play on a neutral week. 7.7 PPG with 408 yards gives a reliable baseline. Mason Taylor at 5.1 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Colby Parkinson higher, but do not fade Mason Taylor entirely.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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TELos Angeles Rams#21PPG LEADER

Colby Parkinson

PPG

7.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

408

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

TENew York Jets#34

Mason Taylor

PPG

5.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

369

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 13

The Edge Chart

Colby Parkinson

Mason Taylor

Head to Head

7.7 PPG5.1 PPG

14 GP13 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

Colby Parkinson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #21 at the position). Mason Taylor: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #34 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Colby Parkinson is producing at 35% of elite pace and Mason Taylor at 23%. That ranking gap means Colby Parkinson carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Colby Parkinson vs Mason Taylor: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Colby Parkinson and Mason Taylor is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Los Angeles Rams tight end put up 7.7 PPG in 2025 over 14 games; Mason Taylor of the New York Jets averaged 5.1 in 13. A 2.6-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 2.6 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 11, and Mason Taylor rests in Week 13. 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.

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. Mason Taylor (age 22) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Colby Parkinson outscored Mason Taylor by a projected 44 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Colby Parkinson played 14 games in 2025 compared to Mason Taylor's 13. 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.
•Mason Taylor saw 65 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Mason Taylor is 5 years younger than Colby Parkinson (22 vs 27), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Colby Parkinson vs Mason Taylor: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Colby Parkinson	Mason Taylor
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.7	5.1
Games Played	14	13
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	108	66
Receptions	43	44
Rec/Game	3.1	3.4
Receiving Yards	408	369
Rec Yds/Game	29.1	28.4
Receiving TDs	8	1
Targets	56	65
Target Share/Game	4.0	5.0
Age	27	22
Experience	5 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 13

Summary

7.7 PPG for Colby Parkinson versus 5.1 for Mason Taylor in 2025. The baseline favors Colby Parkinson, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Colby Parkinson or Mason Taylor in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Colby Parkinson has the edge at 7.7 PPG compared to Mason Taylor's 5.1 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 Mason Taylor average in 2025?▾

Colby Parkinson averaged 7.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Mason Taylor averaged 5.1 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 2.6 points per game.

When are Colby Parkinson and Mason Taylor's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Colby Parkinson (LAR) has a bye in Week 11, and Mason Taylor (NYJ) has a bye in Week 13. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Colby Parkinson or Mason Taylor a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Colby Parkinson outscored Mason Taylor by 2.6 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.