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Colby Parkinson vs Quinshon JudkinsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Quinshon Judkins is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.2 PPG to Colby Parkinson's 7.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Quinshon Judkins is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Quinshon Judkins (11.2 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
14
Rec
43
Rec Yds
408
Rec TDs
8
Targets
56
Bye
Week 11
RBCleveland Browns#23PPG LEADER
Quinshon Judkins
PPG
11.2
Games
14
Rush Yds
827
Rush TDs
7
Rec
26
Rec Yds
171
Bye
Week 11

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Colby Parkinson
Quinshon Judkins

Head to Head

7.7 PPG11.2 PPG
14 GP14 GP
Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Colby Parkinson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #21 at the position). Quinshon Judkins: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #23 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 Quinshon Judkins: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Colby Parkinson (TE, Los Angeles Rams) against Quinshon Judkins (RB, Cleveland Browns) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Colby Parkinson averaged 7.7 PPG in 2025 over 14 games, while Quinshon Judkins posted 11.2 PPG across 14 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.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Quinshon Judkins is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Colby Parkinson is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Colby Parkinson (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Quinshon Judkins (age 22) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

  • Quinshon Judkins outscored Colby Parkinson by a projected 59 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • 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.
  • Quinshon Judkins is 5 years younger than Colby Parkinson (22 vs 27), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.
  • Both players share a Week 11 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Colby Parkinson vs Quinshon Judkins: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatColby ParkinsonQuinshon Judkins
PPG (Half-PPR)7.711.2
Games Played1414
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)108157
Rushing Yards0827
Rush Yds/Game0.059.1
Rushing TDs07
Receptions4326
Receiving Yards408171
Targets5636
Total TDs87
Age2722
Experience5 yrs-
Bye WeekWeek 11Week 11

Summary

11.2 PPG for Quinshon Judkins versus 7.7 for Colby Parkinson in 2025. The baseline favors Quinshon Judkins, 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 Quinshon Judkins in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Quinshon Judkins has the edge at 11.2 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 Quinshon Judkins average in 2025?

Colby Parkinson averaged 7.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Quinshon Judkins averaged 11.2 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 3.5 points per game.

Do Colby Parkinson and Quinshon Judkins share a bye week?

Yes, both Colby Parkinson and Quinshon Judkins share a Week 11 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at tight end for that week.

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