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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Colby Parkinson vs Omarion HamptonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Omarion Hampton is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 13.3 PPG to Colby Parkinson's 7.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Omarion Hampton is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Omarion Hampton (13.3 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.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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TELos Angeles Rams#21

Colby Parkinson

PPG

7.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

408

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

RBLos Angeles Chargers#15PPG LEADER

Omarion Hampton

PPG

13.3

Games

Rush Yds

545

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

192

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Colby Parkinson

Omarion Hampton

Head to Head

7.7 PPG13.3 PPG

14 GP9 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Colby Parkinson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #21 at the position). Omarion Hampton: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #15 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) RB in most league formats.

Colby Parkinson vs Omarion Hampton: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Colby Parkinson (TE, Los Angeles Rams) against Omarion Hampton (RB, Los Angeles Chargers) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Colby Parkinson averaged 7.7 PPG in 2025 over 14 games, while Omarion Hampton posted 13.3 PPG across 9 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, Omarion Hampton in Week 7. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Omarion Hampton at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Colby Parkinson is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Colby Parkinson (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Omarion Hampton (age 23) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•Omarion Hampton outscored Colby Parkinson by a projected 95 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Colby Parkinson played 14 games in 2025 compared to Omarion Hampton's 9. 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.
•Colby Parkinson saw 56 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Omarion Hampton is 4 years younger than Colby Parkinson (23 vs 27), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Colby Parkinson vs Omarion Hampton: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Colby Parkinson	Omarion Hampton
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.7	13.3
Games Played	14	9
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	108	120
Rushing Yards	0	545
Rush Yds/Game	0.0	60.6
Rushing TDs	0	4
Receptions	43	32
Receiving Yards	408	192
Targets	56	35
Total TDs	8	5
Age	27	23
Experience	5 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 7

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Omarion Hampton holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 13.3 points per game. Colby Parkinson averaged 7.7 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Colby Parkinson or Omarion Hampton in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Omarion Hampton has the edge at 13.3 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 Omarion Hampton average in 2025?▾

Colby Parkinson averaged 7.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Omarion Hampton averaged 13.3 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 5.6 points per game.

When are Colby Parkinson and Omarion Hampton's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Colby Parkinson (LAR) has a bye in Week 11, and Omarion Hampton (LAC) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.