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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Colby Parkinson vs Rashee RiceWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Rashee Rice is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 15.5 PPG to Colby Parkinson's 7.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Rashee Rice is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Rashee Rice (15.5 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

WRKansas City Chiefs#5PPG LEADER

Rashee Rice

PPG

15.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

571

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

The Edge Chart

Colby Parkinson

Rashee Rice

Head to Head

7.7 PPG15.5 PPG

14 GP8 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Colby Parkinson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #21 at the position). Rashee Rice: Tier 1 (Elite) WR (ranked #5 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 1 (Elite) WR in most league formats.

Colby Parkinson vs Rashee Rice: The Full Breakdown

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 7.7 PPG in 2025 over 14 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.

Colby Parkinson has his bye in Week 11, Rashee Rice in Week 5. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

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

Did You Know?

•Rashee Rice outscored Colby Parkinson by a projected 133 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Colby Parkinson played 14 games in 2025 compared to Rashee Rice's 8. 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.
•Rashee Rice saw 78 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 Rashee Rice: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Colby Parkinson	Rashee Rice
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.7	15.5
Games Played	14	8
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	108	124
Receptions	43	53
Rec/Game	3.1	6.6
Receiving Yards	408	571
Rec Yds/Game	29.1	71.4
Receiving TDs	8	5
Targets	56	78
Target Share/Game	4.0	9.8
Age	27	26
Experience	5 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 5

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Rashee Rice at 15.5 PPG, 7.8 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 Rashee Rice in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Rashee Rice has the edge at 15.5 PPG compared to Colby Parkinson's 7.7 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 Rashee Rice average in 2025?▾

Colby Parkinson averaged 7.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Rashee Rice averaged 15.5 PPG over 8 games. That is a difference of 7.8 points per game.

When are Colby Parkinson and Rashee Rice's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Colby Parkinson (LAR) has a bye in Week 11, and Rashee Rice (KC) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.