Colby Parkinson · Darnell Washington · 2026 week 2

Colby Parkinson or Darnell Washington?

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

Start Colby ParkinsonColby Parkinson projects 1.7 PPR points clear of Darnell Washington in week 2, drawing NYG — the 25th-ranked matchup for TEs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 2Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Colby Parkinson START vs NYG 5.4 25th · tough 1.6 – healthy
Darnell Washington @ NE 3.7 30th · tough 3.8 – healthy

TEs vs NYG recently: Brevyn Spann-Ford 1.4 pts (W1).

TEs vs NE recently: AJ Barner 1.3 pts (W1).

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.