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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Colby Parkinson vs Tucker KraftWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tucker Kraft is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.6 PPG to Colby Parkinson's 7.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tucker Kraft is the better fantasy play this season.

Tucker Kraft has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 4.9-PPG advantage is real (12.6 to 7.7), and Tucker Kraft's 6 touchdowns show scoring upside. Colby Parkinson is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

TEGreen Bay Packers#2PPG LEADER

Tucker Kraft

PPG

12.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

489

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Colby Parkinson

Tucker Kraft

Head to Head

7.7 PPG12.6 PPG

14 GP8 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Colby Parkinson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #21 at the position). Tucker Kraft: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #2 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Colby Parkinson is producing at 35% of elite pace and Tucker Kraft at 57%. That ranking gap means Tucker Kraft carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Colby Parkinson vs Tucker Kraft: The Full Breakdown

Colby Parkinson and Tucker Kraft are both viable fantasy tight ends heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Colby Parkinson averaged 7.7 PPG across 14 games with the Los Angeles Rams, while Tucker Kraft posted 12.6 PPG in 8 appearances for the Green Bay Packers.

A 4.9-PPG gap gives Tucker Kraft the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Colby Parkinson had 43 catches for 408 yards; Tucker Kraft posted 32 for 489. At a position where most starters barely clear 7 PPG, this class of tight end is where the fantasy advantage lives week to week.

One thing to note: both players share a Week 11 bye. That means you need a backup plan at tight end for that week, especially if one of these two is your starter.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Tucker Kraft at a discount because your league-mates undervalue tight end production, do it. Colby Parkinson is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Colby Parkinson (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Tucker Kraft (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Tucker Kraft outscored Colby Parkinson by a projected 83 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Colby Parkinson played 14 games in 2025 compared to Tucker Kraft'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.
•Colby Parkinson saw 56 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•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 Tucker Kraft: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Colby Parkinson	Tucker Kraft
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.7	12.6
Games Played	14	8
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	108	101
Receptions	43	32
Rec/Game	3.1	4.0
Receiving Yards	408	489
Rec Yds/Game	29.1	61.1
Receiving TDs	8	6
Targets	56	44
Target Share/Game	4.0	5.5
Age	27	25
Experience	5 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 11

Summary

Tucker Kraft outscored Colby Parkinson by 4.9 PPG in 2025 (12.6 to 7.7). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Colby Parkinson or Tucker Kraft in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tucker Kraft has the edge at 12.6 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 Tucker Kraft average in 2025?▾

Colby Parkinson averaged 7.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Tucker Kraft averaged 12.6 PPG over 8 games. That is a difference of 4.9 points per game.

Do Colby Parkinson and Tucker Kraft share a bye week?▾

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

Is Colby Parkinson or Tucker Kraft a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Tucker Kraft outscored Colby Parkinson by 4.9 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.