Mason Taylor vs Colby Parkinson
Who should you start in Week 7? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 7
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Mason Taylor by 0.2 projected points (5.3 vs 5.1), close enough that either call is defensible.
Mason Taylor faces MIA, the 11th-friendliest matchup a TE can draw this week. Colby Parkinson faces LV, the 14th-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
This one is a coin flip. The model leans Mason Taylor by 1.8 points of value over replacement (-106.0 vs -107.8), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market hasn't priced this matchup yet, so treat it as a pure model call.
| Mason TaylorNYJ | Colby ParkinsonLAR | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 7 opponent | MIA | LV | |
| Projected Week 7 points | 5.3 | 5.1 | Taylor +0.2 pts |
| Matchup rank (TE vs defense, of 28) | #11 | #14 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 86.3 | 84.5 | Taylor +1.8 pts |
| Points per game | 5.1 | 5.0 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -106.0 | -107.8 | Taylor +1.8 |
| Overall rank | #193 | #197 | Taylor by 4 |
| Position rank | TE36 | TE38 | |
| Market ADP | - | - | |
| Typical round (12-team) | - | - | |
| Bye week | 13 | 11 |
Should I start Mason Taylor or Colby Parkinson in Week 7?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Mason Taylor by 0.2 projected points (5.3 vs 5.1), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Mason Taylor or Colby Parkinson in 2026 fantasy football?
Mason Taylor. He projects 86.3 fantasy points with -106.0 value over replacement, vs 84.5 points and -107.8 for Colby Parkinson (TE, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.