The Los Angeles Rams will visit the Seattle Seahawks in Week 16. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding TE Colby Parkinson.
Is Parkinson Playing in Week 16?
Parkinson is not on the injury report and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Rams’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Parkinson in Week 16?
Is it possible that Rob Gronkowski walked so Colby Parkinson could run?
The Stanford product has scored in five of his past six games, a run that nearly had an asterisks on it after his first TD was highly questionable against the Lions, but he squashed those concerns with a second score later.
2016-25, Highest TD% By A TE (min.35 targets)
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2020 Robert Tonyan: 18.6%
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2024 Mark Andrews: 15.9%
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2025 Parkinson: 15.8%
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2017 OJ Howard: 15.4%
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2016 Hunter Henry: 14.9%
It should go without saying that regression is to be expected, but regression can be a long-term thing and we are very much in the short-term portion of the season.
Parkinson has earned an end zone look in four straight games (three more than he had for the season prior) and all signs point to Davante Adams (hamstring) being highly limited if not out altogether this week.
With an MVP candidate under center and the leader in end zone targets compromised at best, the situation around this unsustainable production is as advantageous as it’s been.
I was encouraged by the 9.0-yard aDOT on Sunday, a sign that Sean McVay is interested in exploring exactly what his emerging tight end can do vertically. This position has gotten harder, not easier, with time to rank (injuries to Daniel Jones and Patrick Mahomes, times shares in Buffalo and Baltimore, etc.) and that has paved the way for Parkinson to enter my top 10 for the first time this season.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Parkinson’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 16
Parkinson is projected to score 11.9 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Parkinson to have 5 receptions for 52 yards and 0.3 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 16 Weather Impact: Rams at Seahawks
The forecast for kickoff is 47 degrees Fahrenheit with 7 mph winds. Precipitation could lead to turnovers and affect the passing game.
