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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Colby Parkinson vs RJ HarveyWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

RJ Harvey is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.8 PPG to Colby Parkinson's 7.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

RJ Harvey is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, RJ Harvey (10.8 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

RBDenver Broncos#27PPG LEADER

RJ Harvey

PPG

10.8

Games

Rush Yds

540

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

356

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Colby Parkinson

RJ Harvey

Head to Head

7.7 PPG10.8 PPG

14 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Colby Parkinson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #21 at the position). RJ Harvey: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #27 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 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB in most league formats.

Colby Parkinson vs RJ Harvey: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Colby Parkinson (TE, Los Angeles Rams) against RJ Harvey (RB, Denver Broncos) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Colby Parkinson averaged 7.7 PPG in 2025 over 14 games, while RJ Harvey posted 10.8 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, RJ Harvey in Week 10. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

RJ Harvey 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. RJ Harvey (age 25) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•RJ Harvey outscored Colby Parkinson by a projected 53 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•RJ Harvey played 17 games in 2025 compared to Colby Parkinson's 14. That durability gap means RJ Harvey contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•RJ Harvey scored 12 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.7 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•RJ Harvey saw 58 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 RJ Harvey: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Colby Parkinson	RJ Harvey
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.7	10.8
Games Played	14	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	108	184
Rushing Yards	0	540
Rush Yds/Game	0.0	31.8
Rushing TDs	0	7
Receptions	43	47
Receiving Yards	408	356
Targets	56	58
Total TDs	8	12
Age	27	25
Experience	5 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 10

Summary

10.8 PPG for RJ Harvey versus 7.7 for Colby Parkinson in 2025. The baseline favors RJ Harvey, 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 RJ Harvey in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, RJ Harvey has the edge at 10.8 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 RJ Harvey average in 2025?▾

Colby Parkinson averaged 7.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. RJ Harvey averaged 10.8 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 3.1 points per game.

When are Colby Parkinson and RJ Harvey's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Colby Parkinson (LAR) has a bye in Week 11, and RJ Harvey (DEN) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.