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Rams' Colby Parkinson: Blanked for first time in 2024
Colby Parkinson failed to record a target while playing 32 snaps on offense during Sunday's 26-20 overtime victory against the Seahawks.Both Hunter Long and Davis Allen recorded a catch and were on the field for the majority of the second half, with Allen actually leading the tight end group in snaps played. Parkinson's role has been steadily decreasing since he took the field for 100 percent of snaps Week 3, and the Los Angeles Rams seem content in mixing in their trio of tight ends while waiting for Tyler Higbee (knee) to make his return. The Dolphins defense, which gave up a monster game to Trey McBride (9-124-0) in Week 8, is next up for Parkinson in a Week 10 Monday night contest. Given recent usage, however, it will be hard to trust the veteran tight end in lineups.
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Rams' Colby Parkinson: Role reduces in victory
Colby Parkinson caught both of his targets for 17 yards during Thursday's 30-20 win against the Vikings.With Puka Nacua (knee) and Cooper Kupp (ankle) returning to action, Parkinson saw his second straight game with just a pair of targets. The returning duo commanded half of Matthew Stafford's 34 targets during the contest. The veteran tight end also saw his usage on offense dip to a season low, taking the field for only 46 of the team's 72 snaps on offense, while Hunter Long (30) and Davis Allen (28) saw their roles expand. The team that drafted Parkinson in the fourth round in 2020, the Seahawks, are up next in a pivotal division showdown Week 9.
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Rams' Colby Parkinson: Gains 32 yards on two catches
Colby Parkinson caught both of his targets for 32 yards in Sunday's 20-15 win over the Raiders.Parkinson saw his target total dip from 13 in the Los Angeles Rams' previous contest to just two against Las Vegas. The veteran tight end's production didn't suffer much after gaining just 20 less yards despite the 11-target dip. Parkinson remains a decent option at a shallow fantasy position heading into Thursday's tilt against Minnesota despite his fluctuating target total this season.
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Rams' Colby Parkinson: Leads Rams in targets
Colby Parkinson recorded seven receptions on 13 targets for 52 yards in Sunday's 24-19 loss to the Packers.Parkinson was Matthew Stafford's favorite target and led the team with his 13 opportunities. He was used exclusively in the short areas of the field, as his longest gain of the day went for only nine yards. Parkinson will continue to be on the field so long as Tyler Higbee (knee) is sidelined, though his ability to command targets will take a hit once Cooper Kupp (ankle) can return -- which could be as early as Week 7.
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Rams' Colby Parkinson: Modest yardage on four grabs
Colby Parkinson brought in four of seven targets for 33 yards in the Los Angeles Rams' 24-18 loss to the Bears on Sunday.Parkinson tied for second in receptions and was the runner-up in targets as well on the afternoon for the Rams, who continued to operate without top two receivers Cooper Kupp (ankle) and Puka Nacua (IR, knee). The fifth-year veteran has at least three receptions in three of his first four games, but if Tyler Higbee comes off the reserve/PUP list ahead of a Week 5 home matchup against the Packers, Parkinson's role in the offense could start to diminish even if Kupp and Nacua remain out.
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Rams' Colby Parkinson: Earns five targets
Colby Parkinson secured three of five targets for 21 yards during Sunday's 27-24 victory against San Francisco.For the first time in his tenure in Los Angeles, Parkinson was on the field for every snap on offense. Even with Puka Nacua (knee) and Cooper Kupp (ankle) out, Parkinson saw his usual amount of attention from Matthew Stafford, albeit tying a team-high in targets with Tutu Atwell. Fellow tight end Hunter Long was on the field for 26 snaps on offense but didn't earn a target, and with Davis Allen (back) and Tyler Higbee (knee) on the mend, Parkinson will be busy again in a Week 4 showdown with Chicago.
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Rams' Colby Parkinson: Manages just one catch
Colby Parkinson secured one of two targets for 12 yards during Sunday's 41-10 loss to the Cardinals.Parkinson's stats took a step back from a solid Week 1 performance, but the entire Los Angeles Rams offense struggled with just 269 yards of total offense in the blowout. Cooper Kupp (ankle) almost certainly is going to miss time after being seen in a walking boot after the contest, which leaves Parkinson, Demarcus Robinson and Tyler Johnson as the team's leading receiving options until Kupp, Puka Nacua (knee) or Tyler Higbee (knee) return from injury.
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Rams' Colby Parkinson: Solid effort in Rams debut
Colby Parkinson finished with four receptions on five targets for 47 yards in Sunday's narrow defeat to the Lions.Parkinson signed with the Los Angeles Rams this past offseason to become the team's starting tight end after spending the first four years of his career with the Seahawks. The 25-year-old ceded just one target to backup Davis Allen while former starter Tyler Higbee (knee) remains on the active/PUP list with no current timetable for a potential return. Parkinson's current situation as the offensive-minded Rams' only experienced tight end puts him in a positive fantasy position for next Sunday's tilt against Arizona and potentially the first half of the regular season.
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Rams' Colby Parkinson: Moving elsewhere in NFC West
The Los Angeles Rams and Colby Parkinson agreed to terms of a three-year, $22.5 million contract Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.Parkinson thus will get a chance to serve as L.A.'s top tight end in 2024 until Tyler Higbee completes his recovery from ACL and MCL tears that he sustained in the team's wild-card loss to the Rams in January. Considering the damage to Higbee's right knee, that may result in Parkinson handling TE duties for a good portion of the upcoming campaign, assuming the Rams don't make any big splashes at the position this offseason. Parkinson was modestly productive for the Seahawks the last two seasons, combining for a 50-569-4 line on 68 targets in 34 games.
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Seahawks' Colby Parkinson: Finishes with 247 yards
Colby Parkinson finished the 2023 season with 25 receptions for 247 yards and two touchdowns through 17 games.Parkinson ended up playing more snaps than Will Dissly but fewer than Noah Fant (hand) as the team's No. 2 tight end, averaging 27.6 offensive snaps per game. Both Parkinson and Fant will be free agents in March, while Dissly is signed for the 2024 season, albeit with an unfavorable $10.1 million cap hit. This was Parkinson's second straight season with 25 receptions, so he'll likely be an affordable option if the Seattle Seahawks choose to keep him around.
