Colby Parkinson vs Michael Mayer: Who Should You Start?
Deciding between Colby Parkinson and Michael Mayer is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Los Angeles Rams tight end put up 7.2 PPG in 2025 over 15 games; Michael Mayer of the Las Vegas Raiders averaged 4.3 in 13. A 2.9-point margin that could shift on any given week.
The per-game difference of 2.9 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; Michael Mayer posted 35 for 328. At a position where most starters barely clear 7 PPG, this class of tight end is where the fantasy advantage lives week to week.
One scheduling note: Colby Parkinson is off Week 6 and Michael Mayer Week 10. 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.
