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All RotoWire NFL Articles insights about Colby Parkinson
NegativeInjuryOct 31, 2026
Listed as questionable with a rib injury.NegativeInjuryOct 31, 2026
Listed as questionable with a rib injury; status for Sunday unclear.PositiveValueOct 22, 2026
Colby Parkinson is recommended as a streaming option for deep leagues (under 10 percent rostered) in Week 7 at Las Vegas, suggesting he has value as a start despite being minimally owned.PositiveRoleOct 22, 2026
Parkinson's routes increased from 36 to 53 percent in his second game back from injury; it would make sense if he gets back to the ~70 percent mark seen down the stretch of last season with Davante Adams sidelined. He worked as the overall PPR TE4 in Weeks 14-18 last season with Adams hobbled or out, establishing a clear ceiling for his current role expansion.PositiveValueOct 21, 2026
Parkinson delivered his best game of the season, catching five passes and scoring a touchdown on six targets; with Higbee's role potentially declining, Parkinson is a speculative add for TE Premium managers.PositiveRoleOct 19, 2026
Stock is up, suggesting increased opportunity or positive usage trends in the Rams offense.PositiveUsageOct 19, 2026
Parkinson had a much better game with 5-31-1 on six targets, scoring a TD. He played 61% of snaps and 53% of routes, indicating he is a viable pass-catching option at tight end despite lower route share than Higbee.PositiveInjuryOct 16, 2026
Colby Parkinson (knee/shoulder) has been cleared to play this week, returning to availability for Week 6.PositiveInjuryOct 9, 2026
Parkinson may return from a one-week absence due to knee and shoulder injuries, suggesting he could be available for the Monday Night Football game.PositiveInjuryOct 9, 2026
Parkinson is listed as questionable with a knee/shoulder injury for Monday Night Football but may return from a one-week absence.PositiveRoleOct 8, 2026
Parkinson is back from injury, allowing the Rams' multi-headed tight end hydra to function again in Week 5 after being sidelined.NegativeRoleOct 8, 2026
Parkinson's health affects Tyler Higbee's viability in Week 5.NegativeInjuryOct 5, 2026
Parkinson was inactive with a shoulder/knee injury. The source notes he could be back as soon as Week 5, which would complicate the case for Tyler Higbee as a streaming option.NegativeInjuryOct 2, 2026
Colby Parkinson is questionable with a shoulder/knee injury; his status is uncertain for the week.NegativeMatchupOct 1, 2026
Slight fade recommendation as Philadelphia ranks tied-fourth in receiving yards per game allowed to tight ends; also listed as questionable with a knee injury.NegativeInjurySep 28, 2026
Parkinson played through a hamstring injury in Week 3 and appeared to avoid a reinjury; he could have a larger role in Week 4 if Ferguson isn't ready, though Ferguson remains the preferred option at tight end.NegativeRoleSep 28, 2026
Parkinson's role is difficult to employ correctly on the Rams, with Higbee serving as the primary volume pass catcher at TE.NegativeInjurySep 28, 2026
Parkinson played through a hamstring injury in Week 3, taking 43% of snaps and 24% of routes while recording 0 catches on 1 target. The article notes he seemed to avoid a reinjury and could have a larger role in Week 4 if Terrance Ferguson isn't ready, making him a potential decent Week 4 play.PositiveInjurySep 25, 2026
Hamstring injury heading into SNF; absence would boost route and target share projection for fellow Rams tight end Terrance Ferguson.NegativeInjurySep 24, 2026
Questionable for Week 3 Rams-Broncos matchup with knee injury.NegativeInjurySep 24, 2026
Colby Parkinson is listed as questionable with a knee injury for the Rams' Week 3 matchup against Denver.PositiveUsageSep 16, 2026
Parkinson led all Rams TEs in snaps.PositiveRoleSep 14, 2026
Parkinson is the TE the source would start Week 2 in a desperate spot, making him the preferred option in the Rams TE room despite the overall lack of fantasy optimism from the position.PositiveUsageSep 11, 2026
Parkinson played 75.4% of snaps and 58.6% of routes, drawing one target on six routes. He ran five more routes than Terrance Ferguson. The source notes Parkinson is the one you'd start Week 2 in a desperate spot, making him the preferred TE option in the Rams room.NegativeMatchupSep 9, 2026
TE Colby Parkinson receives a slight fade for Week 1 vs. 49ers; SF ranks fourth in DVOA vs. TE in 2025, presenting a challenging matchup.NegativeRoleAug 19, 2026
Rams TE Colby Parkinson's routes and targets from last year are now in question, with the source expressing interest in whether Terrance Ferguson can take over that role.PositiveUsageAug 12, 2026
Colby Parkinson continues to see substantial target volume as a Rams tight end and lands on Kurt Jones's PrizePicks plays for Championship Sunday, indicating consistent receiving opportunity.NegativeProjectionJul 28, 2026
Parkinson scored nine touchdowns last season, which is more than pretty much any other undrafted fantasy prospect can say, but the return of Tyler Higbee, addition of Max Klare, and potential ascension of Colby Parkinson make it unlikely Parkinson repeats those heroics.NegativeRoleJul 28, 2026
Parkinson was the top scorer among Rams tight ends last season (TE22), yet the Rams' tight end group collectively out-scored everyone except the Cardinals in total team PPR points. The source notes this reflects a by-committee system where multiple tight ends are involved, limiting individual viability. Parkinson remains part of a crowded Rams TE room that now includes Tyler Higbee, Davis Allen, and rookie Max Klare, making a repeat of lead-guy status unlikely.NegativeProjectionJul 28, 2026
Ranked TE30 with unlikely repeat production; scored nine touchdowns last season, more than most undrafted fantasy prospects, but the return of Tyler Higbee, addition of Max Klare, and potential ascension of other tight ends make it unlikely Parkinson repeats those heroics. The source notes it doesn't cost anything to find out, but the by-committee system limits upside.