Colby Parkinson · Noah Gray · 2026 week 3

Colby Parkinson or Noah Gray?

Wondering who you should start this week — Colby Parkinson or Noah Gray? 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 1.5 PPR points clear of Noah Gray in week 3, drawing DEN — the 25th-ranked matchup for TEs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 3Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Colby Parkinson START @ DEN 5.0 25th · tough 2.6 – healthy
Noah Gray @ MIA 3.5 12th 1.5 – healthy

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

TEs vs MIA recently: Michael Mayer 3.2 pts (W1) · George Kittle 14 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.