Noah Fant vs Colby Parkinson
Who should you start in Week 10? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 10
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Noah Fant by 0.0 projected points (5.2 vs 5.1), close enough that either call is defensible.
Noah Fant faces CAR, the 17th-friendliest matchup a TE can draw this week. Colby Parkinson faces ARI, the 11th-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 Noah Fant by 4.1 points of value over replacement (-88.7 vs -92.7), 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.
Health note: Colby Parkinson carries an injury flag of Questionable (Ribs), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Noah FantNOR | Colby ParkinsonLAR | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 10 opponent | CAR | ARI | |
| Projected Week 10 points | 5.2 | 5.1 | Even |
| Matchup rank (TE vs defense, of 28) | #17 | #11 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 88.5 | 84.4 | Fant +4.1 pts |
| Points per game | 5.2 | 5.0 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -88.7 | -92.7 | Fant +4.1 |
| Overall rank | #177 | #185 | Fant by 8 |
| Position rank | TE34 | TE35 | |
| Market ADP | - | - | |
| Typical round (12-team) | - | - | |
| Bye week | 8 | 11 | |
| Injury flag | None | Questionable |
Should I start Noah Fant or Colby Parkinson in Week 10?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Noah Fant by 0.0 projected points (5.2 vs 5.1), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Noah Fant or Colby Parkinson in 2026 fantasy football?
Noah Fant. He projects 88.5 fantasy points with -88.7 value over replacement, vs 84.4 points and -92.7 for Colby Parkinson (TE, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.