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Colby Parkinson vs Rashee Rice

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

TELos Angeles Rams
Colby Parkinson
PPG
7.2
Games
15
Rec
43
Rec Yds
408
Rec TDs
8
Targets
56
Bye
Week 6
WRKansas City ChiefsPPG LEADER
Rashee Rice
PPG
15.5
Games
8
Rec
53
Rec Yds
571
Rec TDs
5
Targets
78
Bye
Week 6

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7.2 PPG15.5 PPG
15 GP8 GP
Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 6

Colby Parkinson vs Rashee Rice: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Colby Parkinson (TE, Los Angeles Rams) against Rashee Rice (WR, Kansas City Chiefs) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Colby Parkinson averaged 7.2 PPG in 2025 over 15 games, while Rashee Rice posted 15.5 PPG across 8 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.

The Bottom Line

The 2025 numbers favor Rashee Rice at 15.5 PPG, 8.3 points per game above Colby Parkinson's 7.2. 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 Rashee Rice in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Rashee Rice has the edge at 15.5 PPG compared to Colby Parkinson's 7.2 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 Rashee Rice average in 2025?

Colby Parkinson averaged 7.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Rashee Rice averaged 15.5 PPG over 8 games. That is a difference of 8.3 points per game.

Do Colby Parkinson and Rashee Rice share a bye week?

Yes, both Colby Parkinson and Rashee Rice share a Week 6 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at tight end for that week.