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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Colby Parkinson vs Michael WilsonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Michael Wilson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.7 PPG to Colby Parkinson's 7.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Michael Wilson is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Michael Wilson (10.7 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

WRArizona Cardinals#24PPG LEADER

Michael Wilson

PPG

10.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,006

Rec TDs

Targets

126

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Colby Parkinson

Michael Wilson

Head to Head

7.7 PPG10.7 PPG

14 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Colby Parkinson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #21 at the position). Michael Wilson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #24 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 3 (Flex/Starter) WR in most league formats.

Colby Parkinson vs Michael Wilson: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Colby Parkinson (TE, Los Angeles Rams) against Michael Wilson (WR, Arizona Cardinals) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Colby Parkinson averaged 7.7 PPG in 2025 over 14 games, while Michael Wilson posted 10.7 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.

Colby Parkinson has his bye in Week 11, Michael Wilson in Week 14. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

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. Michael Wilson (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Michael Wilson outscored Colby Parkinson by a projected 51 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Michael Wilson played 17 games in 2025 compared to Colby Parkinson's 14. That durability gap means Michael Wilson 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.
•Michael Wilson saw 126 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Colby Parkinson vs Michael Wilson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Colby Parkinson	Michael Wilson
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.7	10.7
Games Played	14	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	108	182
Receptions	43	78
Rec/Game	3.1	4.6
Receiving Yards	408	1,006
Rec Yds/Game	29.1	59.2
Receiving TDs	8	7
Targets	56	126
Target Share/Game	4.0	7.4
Age	27	26
Experience	5 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 14

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Michael Wilson at 10.7 PPG, 3.0 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 Michael Wilson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Michael Wilson has the edge at 10.7 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 Michael Wilson average in 2025?▾

Colby Parkinson averaged 7.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Michael Wilson averaged 10.7 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 3.0 points per game.

When are Colby Parkinson and Michael Wilson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Colby Parkinson (LAR) has a bye in Week 11, and Michael Wilson (ARI) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.