ColbyParkinson

News: 4 hours agoParkinson did not participate in Wednesday's practice due to a rib injury, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reports.

Spin: Parkinson may have picked up the injury during the Rams' 35-21 win over the Raiders in Week 7, when he caught five of six targets for 48 yards. He'll have two more opportunities to practice in at least a limited capacity ahead of Sunday's game against the Chargers. Terrance Ferguson (ankle) will remain on IR for Week 8, so if Parkinson cannot play, then Tyler Higbee and Davis Allen would serve as the Rams' top tight ends.

ESPN Fantasy Projection: Parkinson is set to resume his role in the Rams' TE committee. The 2020 fourth-round pick was a part-time player early last season, but graduated to a much larger role in the second half. In fact, from Week 10 on (12 games, including the playoffs), Parkinson averaged 5.0 targets and 12.1 fantasy points per game, scoring nine touchdowns along the way. He finished the regular season with career-high marks across the board, which included his first top-35 fantasy campaign (17th). If Parkinson carries his increased role into 2026, he'll be a sneaky fantasy option, but the problem is that he needs to fend off Tyler Higbee and recent second-round picks Terrance Ferguson and Max Klare for work in an offense that also includes Puka Nacua and Davante Adams. Parkinson, 27, is a deep sleeper worth a look in leagues that start two tight ends.