Rams' Colby Parkinson: Week 3 Waiver Priority List
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Parkinson didn't do much in Week 2 at Arizona, with one catch for 12 yards on two targets, but he'll likely be needed moving forward with Puka Nacua (knee) and Cooper Kupp (ankle) injured. In Week 1, Parkinson had four catches for 47 yards on five targets at Detroit. Parkinson is worth adding in all leagues for 5-10 percent of your remaining FAB.
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Rams' Colby Parkinson: Manages just one catch
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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 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: Sleeper TEs
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Parkinson, not Demarcus Robinson or Tyler Johnson, might benefit the most with Puka Nacua (knee) out, and Parkinson just had four catches for 47 yards on five targets in Week 1 at Detroit. I like him as a low-end starter in Week 2 at Arizona, and hopefully, he sees a spike in targets and production since Matthew Stafford needs help with his pass catchers now that Nacua will miss time.
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Rams' Colby Parkinson: Sleepers (Start/Sit)
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Parkinson, not Demarcus Robinson or Tyler Johnson, might benefit the most with Puka Nacua (knee) out, and Parkinson just had four catches for 47 yards on five targets in Week 1 at Detroit. I like him as a low-end starter in Week 2 at Arizona, and hopefully he sees a spike in targets and production since Matthew Stafford needs help with his pass catchers now that Nacua will miss time.
Now that Isaiah Likely has already been added everywhere, Parkinson is about as good as you're going to do as a streamer. And it's not that bad to start the guy who ran more routes than anyone else last week. Puka Nacua's absence opens some target share and an eight-point floor without a touchdown looks pretty nice at the position right now.
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Rams' Colby Parkinson: Week 2 Waiver Priority List
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Parkinson had four catches for 47 yards on five targets in Week 1 at Detroit, and his role could expand now that Puka Nacua (knee) is on injured reserve and out for four games. Matthew Stafford should continue to lean on Parkinson, and he's worth adding in all leagues for 5-10 percent of your remaining FAB.
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Rams' Colby Parkinson: Solid effort in Rams debut
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Parkinson finished with four receptions on five targets for 47 yards in Sunday's narrow defeat to the Lions.
Parkinson signed with the 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.
Playing at Ford Field has been a lot like hitting at Coors Field in baseball. You should expect a bunch of points. The Rams and Lions have the highest over/under of Week 1 and Parkinson should be the lead tight end with Tyler Higbee out for Week 1. If you're streaming tight end you're basically hoping for a touchdown and you might as well aim for the highest-scoring game of the weekend if you're hoping for a touchdown.
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Rams' Colby Parkinson: Moving elsewhere in NFC West
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The Rams and 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
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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 Seahawks choose to keep him around.
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Seahawks' Colby Parkinson: Finds end zone in win
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Parkinson caught three of four targets for 17 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 20-17 win over the Titans.
Parkinson's touchdown was his second of the season, as the veteran tight end has now recorded 20 receptions for 201 yards and two scores in 15 games this season. Despite playing less than half of No. 1 tight end Noah Fant's offensive snaps in the contest, Parkinson was far more involved in the Seahawks' passing attack. The 24-year-old Parkinson's four targets were his most since Week 6, while Fant failed to record a single target against the Titans. Despite his increased opportunities, Parkinson's fantasy utility is extremely limited heading into a Week 17 matchup against the Steelers.
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Seahawks' Colby Parkinson: Makes one catch in win
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Parkinson caught his lone target for six yards in Monday's 20-17 win over the Eagles.
Parkinson finished with a 34 percent snap share. It was the ninth time this season that Parkinson didn't catch more than one pass, and he hasn't topped 30 yards in a game since Week 3 against the Panthers.
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Seahawks' Colby Parkinson: Finds end zone against 49ers
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Parkinson caught both of his targets for 28 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 28-16 loss to the 49ers.
Parkinson's touchdown was his first of the season, as the veteran tight end hasn't played a significant role in Seattle's offensive attack in 2023 behind starter Noah Fant. Through 13 weeks, Parkinson has totaled just 16 catches on 22 targets for 178 yards. With such limited opportunities in the Seahawks' scheme, the 24-year-old should not be trusted for fantasy purposes when the Seahawks host the Eagles in Week 15.
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Seahawks' Colby Parkinson: No targets in Week 11
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Parkinson wasn't targeted in Sunday's 17-16 loss to the Rams.
Parkinson dealt with a bicep injury during the week but was able to play through it. He finished third among Seahawks tight ends with 21 offensive snaps. The fourth-year tight end has been targeted twice over the past four weeks.
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Seahawks' Colby Parkinson: Ready for Week 11 action
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Parkinson (biceps) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's road game against the Rams, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.
After opening Week 11 prep with an absence from Wednesday's practice due to a biceps injury, Parkinson followed it up with a limited session Thursday and all activity Friday, thus clearing him for Sunday's contest. The Seahawks have split the TE snaps between Parkinson (49.9 percent on offense), Noah Fant (52.9) and Will Dissly (43.4) this season, and Parkinson himself has tallied 13 catches to Fant's 16 and Dissly's eight. Expect a similar outcome this weekend.
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Seahawks' Colby Parkinson: Practices Thursday
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Parkinson (biceps) was a limited participant in practice Thursday after missing Wednesday's session, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
The tight end played through the same injury last week against the Commanders and may be trending in the same direction for Sunday's contest against the Rams. Parkinson is sharing time with Noah Fant and Will Dissly this season, playing more than 40 percent of the snaps in all but one game. Parkinson has 13 catches for 141 yards and no touchdowns in 2023.
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Seahawks' Colby Parkinson: Absent Wednesday
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Parkinson (biceps) did not practice Wednesday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Parkinson missed practice time last week with the same injury but was able to play against the Commanders, catching a three-yard pass on one target across 33 offensive snaps. Parkinson plays in a three-way committee approach at tight end for the Seahawks alongside Noah Fant and Will Dissly.
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Seahawks' Colby Parkinson: Targeted once in win
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Parkinson caught his lone target for a three-yard gain in Sunday's 29-26 win over the Commanders.
Parkinson logged 32 offensive snaps (43 percent) but was held to just one catch for the second straight week. The fourth-year tight end has yet to find the end zone and has 13 catches for 141 yards through nine games.
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Seahawks' Colby Parkinson: Good to go
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Parkinson (biceps) is active for Sunday's matchup with the Commanders.
Parkinson drew a questionable designation after back-to-back limited practices to finish the week. After testing things out pregame, the training staff has given him the green light. Barring any setbacks, he will be availible to provide depth at tight end and contribute via special teams.
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Seahawks' Colby Parkinson: Questionable to face Washington
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Parkinson (biceps) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Commanders, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.
After failing to practice Wednesday, Parkinson returned to a limited practice Thursday. According to Brady Henderson of ESPN.com, head coach Pete Carroll suggested that Parkinson is likely to play this weekend, though confirmation on the tight end's status won't arrive until Seattle releases its inactive list 90 minutes prior to the 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff. While playing nearly half the offensive snaps for Seattle this season, Parkinson has recorded a 12-138-0 receiving line on 18 targets.
