Colby Parkinson

TE LAR

College: Stanford | 5 years
Height: 6'7" | Weight: 266 lbs
Birth Date: 1999-01-08
Depth Chart: TE.1
2025 Bye Week: 8

Rostered: 9.0%
Started: 3.4%
Total Pts: 53
Avg Pts: 4.82
Rank: 34 TE

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Scoring
Week 114.10Colby Parkinson 41 receiving yds (4.10 pts)
Colby Parkinson 4 receptions (4.00 pts)
Colby Parkinson 1 receiving TD (6.00 pts)
. . . Colby Parkinson 16 yd TD pass from Matthew Stafford
Player Notes
Nov 29 6:10am CT

Los Angeles Rams tight end Colby Parkinson has caught a touchdown pass in each of his last three games while cementing himself atop the depth chart. The 26-year-old has been quite productive in the wake of Tyler Higbee (ankle) landing on injured reserve, and he's firmly on the fantasy radar for his Week 13 matchup against the Carolina Panthers. Over his last three games, Parkinson has 10 catches, 96 yards, and three touchdowns, ranking as the overall TE3 in PPR leagues during that span. While that's admittedly a small sample size and the touchdown streak may not be sustainable, Parkinson is still a solid streamer for this weekend. It certainly helps that the Panthers have allowed the second-most receiving yards and fifth-most fantasy points to opposing tight ends in 2025. The 26-year-old ranks in the TE2 tier, but he can certainly be deployed as a starter this week in leagues with at least 12 teams.

From RotoBaller

Nov 26 11:30pm CT

Los Angeles Rams tight end Colby Parkinson has scored in three consecutive games and has been a real piece of the offense, playing 61.9% of the offensive snaps and totaling 10 receptions (11 targets) for 96 yards and three touchdowns. Parkinson ranks as the TE3 in total PPR points (37.6) in that span. The 26-year-old has taken advantage of his opportunity with Tyler Higbee (ankle) on injured reserve, posting the third-highest route share (39.6%) on the team behind Davante Adams and Puka Nacua in Weeks 10 through 12. He hit a season high of 50% in Week 12, and that number could tick up more with how productive he's been. Head coach Sean McVay has expressed the desire to get rookie tight end Terrance Ferguson more involved, but that hasn't happened just yet. Fantasy managers desperate for tight end production could look at Parkinson for Week 13. He ranks as RotoBaller's TE27 in PPR formats.

From RotoBaller

Nov 25 7:00pm CT

Los Angeles Rams tight end Colby Parkinson has been putting together a nice stretch of play over the last few weeks. Over the last three games, Parkinson has hauled in 10 receptions for 96 yards and three touchdowns. He has taken on a larger role in the offense with Tyler Higbee (ankle) landing on the injured reserve. Parkinson has shown he is capable of the TE1 role and is looking like a viable red zone threat. Fantasy managers in need of a possible streaming option in Week 13 should look at Parkinson for his matchup against the Carolina Panthers.

From RotoBaller

Nov 22 3:50pm CT

Los Angeles Rams tight end Colby Parkinson is rising up the depth chart ahead of Sunday's Week 12 contest against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The 26-year-old is expected to operate as the Rams' top tight end after Tyler Higbee (ankle) was placed on injured reserve. This promotion comes at a fitting time for Parkinson, who is riding a two-game touchdown streak. During that span, he has six catches for 55 yards while ranking as the overall TE6 in PPR leagues. While Parkinson probably won't maintain his top-12 value over a larger sample size, he's still a notable riser and will warrant some streaming consideration for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers. He ranks as the overall TE27 in this week's RotoBaller fantasy rankings.

From RotoBaller

Nov 20 9:30pm CT

Los Angeles Rams tight end Colby Parkinson has started to produce over the last four games and will be in line for an even bigger role moving forward, with fellow TE Tyler Higbee (ankle) on Injured Reserve. The 26-year-old has caught touchdown passes in back-to-back games and has six receptions on seven targets for 55 yards over that span. His six-yard touchdown catch in Week 11 proved to be the game-winner against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. The former fourth-rounder by Seattle in 2020 out of Stanford has been efficient in eight games this year, catching 15 of his 17 targets for 123 yards and two touchdowns. With Higbee out for at least the next four games, Parkinson will have an elevated role, but he'll also be fighting for playing time with rookie Terrance Ferguson and Davis Allen. In a tough matchup on Sunday night against the Buccaneers, consider Parkinson a touchdown-dependent, low-end TE2 streamer.

From RotoBaller

Nov 19 12:10am CT

Los Angeles Rams tight end Colby Parkinson has scored both of his touchdowns on the season in the last two weeks, compiling six catches for 55 yards on seven targets and one score in each game. Parkinson, interestingly, played a season high in snap share and tied star wideout Puka Nacua at 68% in their Week 11 win over the Seattle Seahawks. The spike in playing time was partly caused by Tyler Higbee leaving late in the third quarter with an ankle injury. The three highest snap shares of the season for the 26-year-old Parkinson have come in the past three weeks after the Rams' Week 8 bye. It has been a part of the Rams' transition to use more 13 personnel, and Parkinson has played the most of any Rams tight end during this span. Rookie tight end Terrance Ferguson generates most of the buzz for Rams tight end due to his second-round draft capital and freak athleticism, but Parkinson has been playing the most and could have TE2 streaming value if Higbee were to miss time.

From RotoBaller

Oct 12 10:40am CT

Los Angeles Rams tight end Colby Parkinson (concussion) cleared concussion protocol but is officially inactive for Sunday's Week 6 contest against the Baltimore Ravens. He had previously been listed as questionable after logging three limited practices in a row. The 26-year-old has not been a major contributor in his backup role behind Tyler Higbee this year, totaling four catches, 11 yards, and a lost fumble through three games. Terrance Ferguson and Davis Allen round out the depth chart behind Higbee.

From RotoBaller

Sep 28 3:00pm CT

Los Angeles Rams tight ends Tyler Higbee (hip) and Colby Parkinson (shoulder) are officially active for Sunday's Week 4 contest against the Indianapolis Colts. Both players had been listed as questionable, and Higbee's status in particular was uncertain after he missed practice on Friday. In the end, Higbee will suit up, looking to turn around what has been a disappointing start to the season. He has just four catches so far, and all of them came in a singular Week 2 game. Meanwhile, Parkinson has two catches and a lost fumble through two games. Neither tight end should be rostered in fantasy football.

From RotoBaller

Sep 14 10:40am CT

Los Angeles Rams tight end Colby Parkinson (shoulder) is officially inactive for Sunday's Week 2 contest against the Tennessee Titans. He had been listed as doubtful after missing all three practices leading up to this weekend's game. Parkinson is working his way back from an AC joint sprain that he suffered last Sunday against the Houston Texans. Parkinson was actually able to finish last week's game after receiving medical attention, but evidently, the Rams aren't going to send him onto the field for Week 2. Terrance Ferguson is active for his NFL debut and will assist in filling Parkinson's void alongside a tight end committee that also features Tyler Higbee and Davis Allen. None of these Rams tight ends can be trusted in fantasy football, but Ferguson is an intriguing stash in dynasty leagues.

From RotoBaller

Sep 13 12:50pm CT

Los Angeles Rams tight end Colby Parkinson (shoulder) is listed as doubtful to play in Week 2 against the Tennessee Titans. He missed all three practices this week while recovering from an AC joint sprain that he suffered last Sunday against the Houston Texans. Parkinson was actually able to finish last week's game after receiving medical attention, but evidently, the Rams aren't going to send him onto the field for Week 2. Instead, look for Terrance Ferguson to make his NFL debut in a tight end committee that also features Tyler Higbee and Davis Allen. None of these Rams tight ends can be trusted in fantasy football, but Ferguson is an intriguing stash in dynasty leagues.

From RotoBaller

Sep 8 9:10pm CT

Los Angeles Rams tight end Colby Parkinson (shoulder) suffered an AC joint sprain during Sunday's win over the Houston Texans. Parkinson briefly exited the game before returning to play through the injury. It's too early to tell whether he'll be available in Week 2, but it's worth noting that Los Angeles has no incentive to rush him back from injury. The Rams have one of the deepest tight end rooms in the NFL with Parkinson, Tyler Higbee, Davis Allen, and Terrance Ferguson.

From RotoBaller

Sep 7 4:40pm CT

Los Angeles Rams tight end Colby Parkinson (shoulder) returned during the second quarter of Sunday's Week 1 contest against the Houston Texans. Parkinson had briefly exited the contest and was listed as questionable, but he was able to check back into the contest shortly thereafter. So far, he is the only Rams tight end with a reception, but he figures to face some positional competition from Tyler Higbee and Terrance Ferguson going forward.

From RotoBaller

Sep 7 4:30pm CT

Los Angeles Rams tight end Colby Parkinson (shoulder) exited during the first half of Sunday's Week 1 contest against the Houston Texans. He is questionable to return. At the time of his departure, he had been targeted just once, resulting in a one-yard reception. Parkinson's injury comes at a time when the Rams couldn't afford to lose another pass-catcher. Moments earlier, Puka Nacua (head) exited to be evaluated for a concussion. Davante Adams remains Matthew Stafford's top target with Nacua and Parkinson sidelined, while players like Tyler Higbee and Tutu Atwell should also see additional opportunities in the passing game.

From RotoBaller

Player Transactions
  • 11-Mar-2024: Colby Parkinson - SGN - The Los Angeles Rams signed TE Colby Parkinson.
  • 11-Mar-2024: Colby Parkinson - FA - TE Colby Parkinson elected free agency.
  • 07-Sep-2021: SEA Colby Parkinson - On IR - foot
  • 31-Oct-2020: SEA Colby Parkinson - Reinstated
  • 05-Sep-2020: SEA Colby Parkinson - Reserve, Non-Football Injury
  • 02-Jun-2020: SEA - Signed, Draft Choice - Four-year contract (through 2023)
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