Colby Parkinson vs Travis Kelce: Who Should You Start?
Deciding between Colby Parkinson and Travis Kelce is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Los Angeles Rams tight end put up 7.2 PPG in 2025 over 15 games; Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs averaged 9.1 in 17. A 1.9-point margin that could shift on any given week.
The per-game difference of 1.9 points favors Travis Kelce, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one tight end to the other.
Travis Kelce is the volume tight end in this matchup with 76 receptions for 851 yards, while Colby Parkinson profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (8 scores on 43 catches). In weeks where Colby Parkinson finds the end zone he out-scores Travis Kelce, but the floor gap is real.
Both share a Week 6 bye, which matters for roster construction. If you are stacking tight ends this deep on your bench, plan your replacement tight end early.
