Colby Parkinson vs Tyler Warren: Who Should You Start?
Deciding between Colby Parkinson and Tyler Warren is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Los Angeles Rams tight end put up 7.2 PPG in 2025 over 15 games; Tyler Warren of the Indianapolis Colts averaged 8.9 in 17. A 1.7-point margin that could shift on any given week.
The per-game difference of 1.7 points favors Tyler Warren, 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.
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 6 while Tyler Warren is off Week 14. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.
