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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Colby Parkinson vs Tyler WarrenWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tyler Warren is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.9 PPG to Colby Parkinson's 7.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tyler Warren is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Tyler Warren and Colby Parkinson are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 1.2-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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TELos Angeles Rams#21

Colby Parkinson

PPG

7.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

408

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

TEIndianapolis Colts#12PPG LEADER

Tyler Warren

PPG

8.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

817

Rec TDs

Targets

112

Bye

Week 13

The Edge Chart

Colby Parkinson

Tyler Warren

Head to Head

7.7 PPG8.9 PPG

14 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

Colby Parkinson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #21 at the position). Tyler Warren: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #12 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Colby Parkinson is producing at 35% of elite pace and Tyler Warren at 40%. That ranking gap means Tyler Warren carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Colby Parkinson vs Tyler Warren: The Full Breakdown

Colby Parkinson (7.7 PPG) and Tyler Warren (8.9 PPG) produced nearly identical fantasy numbers in 2025. When two tight ends are this close on a per-game basis, the weekly matchup matters more than the season-long resume. Colby Parkinson played 14 games for the Los Angeles Rams; Tyler Warren suited up 17 times for the Indianapolis Colts.

A 1.2-point per-game gap over a full season is essentially noise. It means one extra catch, one fewer target, or a single broken play away from flipping the script. For a weekly start/sit call between these two, matchup analysis matters far more than the season line.

Tyler Warren is the volume tight end in this matchup with 76 receptions for 817 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 Tyler Warren, but the floor gap is real.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Colby Parkinson sits Week 11 while Tyler Warren is off Week 13. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Colby Parkinson (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Tyler Warren (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Tyler Warren outscored Colby Parkinson by a projected 20 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Tyler Warren played 17 games in 2025 compared to Colby Parkinson's 14. That durability gap means Tyler Warren 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.
•Tyler Warren saw 112 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 Tyler Warren: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Colby Parkinson	Tyler Warren
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.7	8.9
Games Played	14	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	108	151
Receptions	43	76
Rec/Game	3.1	4.5
Receiving Yards	408	817
Rec Yds/Game	29.1	48.1
Receiving TDs	8	4
Targets	56	112
Target Share/Game	4.0	6.6
Age	27	24
Experience	5 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 13

Summary

8.9 PPG for Tyler Warren versus 7.7 for Colby Parkinson in 2025. The baseline favors Tyler Warren, 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 Tyler Warren in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tyler Warren has the edge at 8.9 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 Tyler Warren average in 2025?▾

Colby Parkinson averaged 7.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Tyler Warren averaged 8.9 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 1.2 points per game.

When are Colby Parkinson and Tyler Warren's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Colby Parkinson (LAR) has a bye in Week 11, and Tyler Warren (IND) has a bye in Week 13. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Colby Parkinson or Tyler Warren a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Tyler Warren outscored Colby Parkinson by 1.2 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.