Colby Parkinson vs Elijah Higgins
Who should you start in Week 10? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 10
Start Colby Parkinson this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.3 projected points (5.1 vs 3.8).
Colby Parkinson faces ARI, the 11th-friendliest matchup a TE can draw this week. Elijah Higgins faces LA, the 28th-friendliest matchup a TE can draw this week.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
The model takes Colby Parkinson: a clear but modest edge of 7.6 points of value over replacement (-92.7 vs -100.3).
The draft market hasn't priced this matchup yet, so treat it as a pure model call.
Health note: Colby Parkinson carries an injury flag of Questionable (Ribs), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Colby ParkinsonLAR | Elijah HigginsARI | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 10 opponent | ARI | LA | |
| Projected Week 10 points | 5.1 | 3.8 | Parkinson +1.3 pts |
| Matchup rank (TE vs defense, of 28) | #11 | #28 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 84.4 | 76.8 | Parkinson +7.6 pts |
| Points per game | 5.0 | 4.5 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -92.7 | -100.3 | Parkinson +7.6 |
| Overall rank | #185 | #200 | Parkinson by 15 |
| Position rank | TE35 | TE37 | |
| Market ADP | - | - | |
| Typical round (12-team) | - | - | |
| Bye week | 11 | 14 | |
| Injury flag | Questionable | None |
Should I start Colby Parkinson or Elijah Higgins in Week 10?
Start Colby Parkinson this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.3 projected points (5.1 vs 3.8).
Should I draft Colby Parkinson or Elijah Higgins in 2026 fantasy football?
Colby Parkinson. He projects 84.4 fantasy points with -92.7 value over replacement, vs 76.8 points and -100.3 for Elijah Higgins (TE, PPR).