Chig Okonkwo · Colby Parkinson · 2026 week 3

Chig Okonkwo or Colby Parkinson?

Wondering who you should start this week — Chig Okonkwo or Colby Parkinson? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.

Start Chig OkonkwoChig Okonkwo projects 2.4 PPR points clear of Colby Parkinson in week 3, drawing IND — the 5th-ranked matchup for TEs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 3Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Chig Okonkwo START vs IND 8.4 5th · soft 3.6 – Out
Colby Parkinson @ DEN 6.0 25th · tough 2.6 – Questionable

TEs vs IND recently: Mark Andrews 4.9 pts (W1) · Travis Kelce 16.1 pts (W2).

TEs vs DEN recently: Travis Kelce 7.1 pts (W1) · Brenton Strange 1.7 pts (W2).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Their trade values are effectively even — a one-for-one is a fair swap on the numbers.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.