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Turf Show Times fantasy football takes on Colby Parkinson
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All Turf Show Times insights about Colby Parkinson
PositiveRoleOct 26, 2026
Parkinson played 50 snaps (69% of offensive snaps) despite being banged up, and played a physical game. The source notes that in the future, the Rams offense will need him powering over defenders for extra yardage, indicating his role as a key contributor in the tight end-heavy scheme.PositiveRoleOct 26, 2026
Parkinson filled Davante Adams' role between the 20-yard lines in Week 7 win over Raiders, finishing with 48 yards on five catches; demonstrated proof of concept for replacing Adams' production in intermediate passing game.PositiveRoleOct 26, 2026
Parkinson finished with 5 catches for 48 yards, stepping in to replace Davante Adams' receiving production in his absence. The source notes this output is close enough to Adams' usual game total when Puka Nacua is healthy, though Parkinson was held out of the end zone. With the Rams lacking depth at receiver and Adams expected to miss significant time, the team attempted to replace Adams in the aggregate from the tight end position, and Parkinson's role expanded accordingly.PositiveUsageOct 26, 2026
Parkinson led the Rams tight end trio in Week 7 with 5 receptions and 48 yards as the tight end group combined for 11 receptions, 82 receiving yards, and two touchdowns against the Raiders.NegativeValueOct 19, 2026
Parkinson had 36 snaps (72% of plays) on Sunday, the second-most among Rams tight ends, but has accumulated just 55 yards in six games despite carrying a $9 million salary cap hit. The source characterizes this as a poor return on investment for an offense that invested significant draft capital and money in multiple tight end formations.PositiveUsageOct 19, 2026
Rams TE Colby Parkinson caught a 6-yard touchdown pass from Matthew Stafford with 47 seconds remaining in Week 6 loss to Cardinals, capping a 91-yard drive. The red-zone target and TD reception demonstrate Parkinson's role in the Rams' late-game offense.NegativeUsageOct 18, 2026
Parkinson was involved in two critical plays that hurt the Rams. On 4th & 1, he failed to block effectively on a Davis Allen dive, not even touching a defender to clear space, leading to a turnover on downs. Later, Parkinson caught a pass in the flat on 2nd & 3 and appeared to score a touchdown, but the play was initially ruled down by contact at the 1/2 yard line. Replay review showed Parkinson actually broke the goal line, but the initial ruling stood, giving Arizona the ball with 0:46 remaining instead of the Rams getting 1st & Goal from the 1/2 yard line with 0:18 left and two timeouts—a sequence that likely cost the Rams the game.NegativeUsageOct 18, 2026
Parkinson caught a late touchdown pass that was critical to the Rams reaching 16 points; the source notes it took this late TD to Parkinson just to get to 16 points, highlighting the Rams' offensive struggles and Parkinson's role as a late-game target.PositiveRoleOct 17, 2026
Colby Parkinson (shoulder) avoided the final Week 6 injury report and is available to play against the Cardinals.NegativeInjuryOct 13, 2026
Played 53 snaps (65% of plays). The source notes he is 'obviously gutting through his injury' with just two short targets in a Rams game plan where the passing offense was all underneath. The source questions whether using a player of Parkinson's talent level while limited by injuries is a better choice than giving the Round 2 draft pick some needed time on the field, especially with the team starting 2-3.NegativeRoleOct 13, 2026
Parkinson has seen significant regression from last year, which has elevated Tyler Higbee's role in the Rams' offense. This context is relevant for understanding the TE depth chart and Higbee's increased fantasy relevance.PositiveInjuryOct 11, 2026
Rams key contributor tight end missed time with shoulder/knee injury but is expected to return for Week 5 game against Buffalo Bills.NegativeInjuryOct 10, 2026
Colby Parkinson was injured last week and the Rams used 13 personnel on just one snap (their fewest in a full calendar year) as a result. However, Parkinson is trending in the right direction to return for Week 5, which would restore the Rams' tight end depth and offensive scheme flexibility.PositiveInjuryOct 9, 2026
Tight end Colby Parkinson was inactive against the Eagles with knee and shoulder injuries but is expected to be ready for Week 5 against the Bills, barring any setbacks. Head coach Sean McVay said 'as long as they progress accordingly, then they'll be ready to go' and indicated the Rams plan to ramp up Parkinson in practice this week.PositiveRoleOct 6, 2026
TE receives increased opportunity due to Terrance Ferguson's placement on injured reserve. Parkinson's own status is worth watching, as he has dealt with a knee/shoulder issue and was questionable heading into the Eagles game. He remains on the injury report entering Week 5, meaning the Rams could have some uncertainty at tight end despite the return of other injured players.NegativeInjuryOct 3, 2026
Colby Parkinson is questionable for the second consecutive week and was very limited in the previous game against Denver. His limited availability creates potential opportunity for second-round rookie Max Klare if Parkinson is again restricted.NegativeInjuryOct 3, 2026
Rams tight end listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Eagles.NegativeInjuryOct 2, 2026
Colby Parkinson has not practiced this week and is Questionable, adding to the Rams' tight end depth issues alongside Ferguson's IR placement and Klare's likely debut.NegativeInjuryOct 2, 2026
Colby Parkinson suffered an AC joint sprain in his shoulder during the Denver game. He did not practice and may be a game-time decision for Week 4.NegativeUsageSep 30, 2026
Colby Parkinson is missing from the box score entirely, described as being 'on a milk carton instead of the box score,' indicating a complete lack of involvement in the Rams' passing attack during their 1-2 start.NegativeInjurySep 29, 2026
Tight end Colby Parkinson suffered an AC joint sprain in his shoulder during the loss to the Broncos and is day-to-day. McVay said the team will monitor his status week-to-week. Parkinson has played 61 percent of the Rams' offensive snaps this season, making him a key contributor to the offense and run game.NegativeInjurySep 29, 2026
Parkinson suffered an AC sprain to his shoulder during Week 3 and is considered day-to-day. McVay confirmed Parkinson "didn't have any setbacks with his knee injury, but he did have an AC sprain to his shoulder." With both Ferguson and Parkinson potentially unavailable, veteran Tyler Higbee would operate as the primary receiving tight end.NegativeInjurySep 28, 2026
Parkinson suffered a shoulder injury in the first half that limited his production to 37 snaps (43%); his injury status is to be determined heading into the Eagles game.NegativeInjurySep 28, 2026
Colby Parkinson has been dealing with a knee injury, reducing his availability as an important complementary piece in the Rams' offense.NegativeInjurySep 27, 2026
Did not practice all week with a knee problem; even expecting him to play is a stretch, let alone serve as a viable alternative to Nacua's likely absence.NegativeInjurySep 26, 2026
Tight end Colby Parkinson (knee) listed as questionable for Sunday Night Football against Denver Broncos; knee injury status uncertain heading into Week 3.NegativeInjurySep 25, 2026
Listed as questionable for Week 3 vs Broncos. McVay mentioned Parkinson was 'trending in the right direction', but it remains to be seen if he will take the field. His status directly affects Terrance Ferguson's opportunity at TE1.NegativeUsageSep 22, 2026
Parkinson played 44 snaps (71%), almost 3/4 of the offensive snaps, but had a quiet evening. He was targeted twice on short passes and made both catches.PositiveUsageSep 20, 2026
Received just two targets last week but is positioned as a primary beneficiary of Nacua's absence; has averaged 3.46 yards per route run without Nacua on the field, which would be an elite mark for a tight end, suggesting significant upside if Nacua is sidelined.PositiveUsageSep 20, 2026
Colby Parkinson led Rams tight ends with 16 routes run against the 49ers in 13 personnel, reflecting his central role in Los Angeles' high-volume tight end strategy. The Rams ran 13 personnel on 36.8% of snaps in Week 1, 6.3 percentage points higher than their league-leading 2025 rate, and Stafford was 5-of-5 for 96 yards in these groupings versus 10-of-20 for 59 yards in all other personnel packages.PositiveRoleSep 19, 2026
Should prepare for elevated role if Puka Nacua is inactive; positioned as secondary target option alongside Terrance Ferguson if top receiver is unavailable.PositiveProjectionSep 18, 2026
Bold prediction: Colby Parkinson scores a touchdown in Week 2 as one of Matthew Stafford's four projected touchdown passes against the Giants.NegativeRoleSep 12, 2026
Parkinson played 47 snaps (77% snap share) at tight end but the source's biggest complaint is his lack of physicality; he seldom, if ever, lowers the boom on smaller tacklers and drives them, and is not a great blocker either. When the offense stalls, like Thursday, these things tend to stand out.PositiveUsageSep 8, 2026
Colby Parkinson caught a touchdown pass from Matthew Stafford in the Rams' Week 10 2025 victory over the 49ers, establishing him as a red-zone target in the Rams' offense.PositiveDepth ChartAug 30, 2026
Parkinson is a shoo-in to stay on the Rams' 53-man roster to start 2026, securing his position ahead of the August 30 roster cutdown despite a crowded tight end room that included Max Klare, Terrance Ferguson, Tyler Higbee, and Mark Redman (who was traded to Green Bay).NegativeDepth ChartAug 25, 2026
Parkinson appeared on 98.2% of fan-submitted 53-man rosters in the Turf Show Times consensus projection, indicating near-universal consensus for his roster spot.NegativeDepth ChartAug 24, 2026
Listed as 'In' on the Rams' depth chart reset, indicating he is locked into the roster as a primary tight end.NegativeDepth ChartAug 23, 2026
Listed as one of four tight ends on the Rams' 53-man roster projection alongside Tyler Higbee, Davis Allen, and Terrance Ferguson; rested in both preseason games as an established roster lock.PositiveValueAug 19, 2026
Parkinson was the Rams' best tight end last season and is a natural trade candidate to the Packers given Green Bay's tight end injury crisis. Though slightly overpaid, he could be an immediate weapon for Jordan Love and could command a fourth- or fifth-round pick or player in a trade, making him a valuable asset for a team with tight end depth.PositiveDepth ChartAug 12, 2026
Listed as the likely starter at tight end for the Rams, though the team does not have a clear-cut favorite at the position and listed all four returning tight ends on the first string.NegativeDepth ChartAug 4, 2026
Parkinson is expected to make the 53-man roster as one of five tight ends; the Rams' commitment to 13 personnel supports keeping five tight ends.NegativeDepth ChartAug 4, 2026
Veteran tight end Colby Parkinson remains a leader of the Rams' tight end room during Davis Allen's injury absence. The source emphasizes that the Rams' strong depth at tight end—with Parkinson and Tyler Higbee as established veterans—enables the team to absorb Allen's temporary setback without disrupting practice rotations or rushing Allen's recovery.NegativeRoleAug 2, 2026
Parkinson unlocks a ton for the Rams' offense but does not crack the very upper echelon at tight end relative to peers like George Kittle, Trey McBride, or Brock Bowers.NegativeDepth ChartJul 30, 2026
Colby Parkinson received 14% of fan votes as a potential starter to lose his job in camp, indicating moderate concern about his roster status among surveyed Rams fans.NegativeDepth ChartJul 30, 2026
14% of Rams fans surveyed selected Parkinson as a potential starter to lose his job in training camp, indicating some concern about his roster security at tight end.PositiveDepth ChartJul 29, 2026
The source predicts Parkinson earns a 3-year contract extension with the Rams. While many view Parkinson as a trade chip due to the Rams' tight end surplus, the source argues he is secure because Davis Allen is a free agent after this year and Tyler Higbee is on his last year; Terrance Ferguson and Max Klare are more suited to be flex tight ends while Parkinson fits the role of an in-line/hybrid blocking tight end. Parkinson is also a California native and the source believes his preference will be to stay put with a team that values using tight ends.PositiveRoleJul 23, 2026
Returning veteran tight end with tools and now the confidence and understanding of the Rams offense to build on last year's showing; positioned as part of a five-man tight end rotation expected to compete and win in 2026.PositiveBreakoutJul 23, 2026
After five seasons as a rotational player with Seattle, Parkinson posted career-best numbers across starts, snaps, targets, receptions, yards, touchdowns, and catch percentage in 2025. The source raises the question of whether this represents a true breakout or his ceiling as a pro. He came out of college as a receiver-first tight end, struggled to break through his first three seasons in Seattle as TE#3, but usage increased each year; by 2023 he was on the field for nearly 50 percent of snaps as TE#2. He has improved his blocking significantly and now shows good hands, ability to box out smaller defenders, crisp route running, and dangerous play at all depths.NegativeDepth ChartJul 23, 2026
Parkinson appeared on 98.1% of fan-submitted 53-man rosters, indicating strong consensus that he will make the roster as a tight end. The source notes that the Rams are keeping five tight ends, which is part of Sean McVay's apparent insistence to load the tight end room.PositiveRoleJul 22, 2026
Parkinson has received more opportunities in the passing game with the Rams than he did in his first four years in Seattle. In his final two years with the Seahawks, he was targeted 68 times, compared to 105 times with L.A. Parkinson went from being largely forgotten in the Rams offense to becoming one of Matthew Stafford's go-to guys outside of Puka Nacua and Davante Adams, establishing a clear role elevation and target share increase that supports his 2026 outlook.PositiveProjectionJul 22, 2026
Parkinson received recognition from Pro Football Focus, ranking 15th in the outlet's tight end rankings ahead of the season. PFF's Dalton Wasserman and Max Chadwick noted that after a ho-hum first five seasons, Parkinson enjoyed the best season of his career in 2025. His 77.2 PFF receiving grade placed ninth among all tight ends, while his eight touchdown catches tied for third. He was a weapon after the catch, averaging 6.4 yards after the catch per reception (sixth among tight ends), and his 30 positively-graded plays as a run-blocker ranked sixth at the position. The source indicates his promising finish to the year shows he can build on it moving into the 2026 season as L.A. aims for another deep playoff run, though he is not expected to transform into a top-tier tight end like George Kittle or Trey McBride.PositiveBreakoutJul 22, 2026
Parkinson broke out over the second half of 2025 after a quiet start to his Rams tenure. He had the best season of his career after taking advantage of Tyler Higbee being out of the lineup. From Weeks 12-17 when Higbee was sidelined, Parkinson posted 24 receptions on 32 targets for 249 yards and four touchdowns, compared to 15 receptions on 17 targets for 123 yards and two touchdowns in Weeks 1-11 with Higbee in the lineup. He ranked first team-wide in red zone catches (15) and yards (118), and trailed only Davante Adams in red zone touchdowns (six) and targets (22) inside the 20. His production carried into the playoffs, where he started all three games with eight receptions on 14 targets for 152 yards and a touchdown, including a game-winning touchdown against the Panthers on Wild Card Weekend.