Theo Johnson 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 Colby Parkinson by 0.6 projected points (5.1 vs 4.5), close enough that either call is defensible.
Colby Parkinson faces LV, the 14th-friendliest matchup a TE can draw this week. Theo Johnson faces HOU, the 28th-friendliest matchup a TE can draw this week.
Season-long, the model still ranks Theo Johnson ahead. This is a matchup call for Week 7, not a change of heart about the rest of the year.
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 Theo Johnson by 1.4 points of value over replacement (-106.4 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.
Health note: Theo Johnson carries an injury flag of Questionable (Neck), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Theo JohnsonNYG | Colby ParkinsonLAR | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 7 opponent | HOU | LV | |
| Projected Week 7 points | 4.5 | 5.1 | Parkinson +0.6 pts |
| Matchup rank (TE vs defense, of 28) | #28 | #14 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 85.9 | 84.5 | Johnson +1.4 pts |
| Points per game | 5.1 | 5.0 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -106.4 | -107.8 | Johnson +1.4 |
| Overall rank | #194 | #197 | Johnson by 3 |
| Position rank | TE37 | TE38 | |
| Market ADP | - | - | |
| Typical round (12-team) | - | - | |
| Bye week | 8 | 11 | |
| Injury flag | Questionable | None |
Should I start Theo Johnson or Colby Parkinson in Week 7?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Colby Parkinson by 0.6 projected points (5.1 vs 4.5), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Theo Johnson or Colby Parkinson in 2026 fantasy football?
Theo Johnson. He projects 85.9 fantasy points with -106.4 value over replacement, vs 84.5 points and -107.8 for Colby Parkinson (TE, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.