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Colby Parkinson vs Will DisslyWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Colby Parkinson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 7.7 PPG to Will Dissly's 3.9 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Colby Parkinson is the better fantasy play this season.

Colby Parkinson has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 3.8-PPG advantage is real (7.7 to 3.9), and Colby Parkinson's 8 touchdowns show scoring upside. Will Dissly 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#21PPG LEADER
Colby Parkinson
PPG
7.7
Games
14
Rec
43
Rec Yds
408
Rec TDs
8
Targets
56
Bye
Week 11
TELos Angeles Chargers#99
Will Dissly
PPG
3.9
Games
16
Rec
32
Rec Yds
285
Rec TDs
2
Targets
42
Bye
Week 5

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Colby Parkinson
Will Dissly

Head to Head

7.7 PPG3.9 PPG
14 GP16 GP
Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Colby Parkinson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #21 at the position). Will Dissly: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Colby Parkinson is producing at 35% of elite pace and Will Dissly at 18%. That ranking gap means Colby Parkinson carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Colby Parkinson vs Will Dissly: The Full Breakdown

Two tight ends who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Colby Parkinson (Los Angeles Rams) finished the 2025 season averaging 7.7 fantasy points per game in 14 games. Will Dissly (Los Angeles Chargers) came in at 3.9 PPG over 16 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Colby Parkinson carries a 3.8-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Colby Parkinson had 43 catches for 408 yards; Will Dissly posted 32 for 285. At a position where most starters barely clear 7 PPG, this class of tight end is where the fantasy advantage lives week to week.

Colby Parkinson has his bye in Week 11, and Will Dissly rests in Week 5. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at tight end for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Colby Parkinson at a discount because your league-mates undervalue tight end production, do it. Will Dissly 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. Will Dissly (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

  • Colby Parkinson outscored Will Dissly by a projected 65 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Will Dissly played 16 games in 2025 compared to Colby Parkinson's 14. That durability gap means Will Dissly 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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Colby Parkinson vs Will Dissly: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatColby ParkinsonWill Dissly
PPG (Half-PPR)7.73.9
Games Played1416
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)10862
Receptions4332
Rec/Game3.12.0
Receiving Yards408285
Rec Yds/Game29.117.8
Receiving TDs82
Targets5642
Target Share/Game4.02.6
Age27-
Experience5 yrs-
Bye WeekWeek 11Week 5

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Colby Parkinson holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 7.7 points per game. Will Dissly averaged 3.9 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Colby Parkinson or Will Dissly in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Colby Parkinson has the edge at 7.7 PPG compared to Will Dissly's 3.9 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 Will Dissly average in 2025?

Colby Parkinson averaged 7.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Will Dissly averaged 3.9 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 3.8 points per game.

When are Colby Parkinson and Will Dissly's bye weeks in 2026?

Colby Parkinson (LAR) has a bye in Week 11, and Will Dissly (LAC) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Colby Parkinson or Will Dissly a better fantasy tight end in 2026?

Colby Parkinson outscored Will Dissly by 3.8 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.

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