Parkinson (ribs) is inactive for Sunday's Week 8 matchup against the Chargers.
The veteran tight end has endured an injury-plagued season, and his current ribs issue cost him the first two practices of the week before he managed a limited session Friday. The injury will also lead to Parkinson's second absence of the campaign, and in his stead, Tyler Higbee should be in line for a slight increase in snaps and targets, although fourth-year tight end Davis Allen, who logged a season-high 50 snaps in Week 7 against the Raiders and recorded a pair of touchdown catches, will also stand to be a beneficiary.
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Rams' Colby Parkinson: Questionable for Week 8
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Parkinson (ribs) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Nate Atkins of The Athletic reports.
Parkinson has been banged up seemingly all season, first dealing with shoulder and knee injuries before a ribs issue this week. Tyler Higbee and Davis Allen would be set to handle most of the tight-end duties for the Rams if Parkinson is unable to play, and rookie Max Klare could even see some action on offense.
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Rams' Colby Parkinson: Sits out practice again Thursday
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Parkinson (ribs) didn't practice Thursday, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.
Parkinson has now missed the first two days of Week 8 prep, so his status for Sunday's matchup against the Chargers is looking quite precarious. He'll likely need to practice in some capacity Friday to have a chance of suiting up this weekend. Rams QB Matthew Stafford peppered his tight-end corps with 14 targets in Week 7 in the absence of wideout Davante Adams (hamstring), so Parkinson's absence would be felt by the team's offense if he can't play. Tyler Higbee and Davis Allen could be set for a bump in targets if that's the case.
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Rams' Colby Parkinson: Nursing rib injury
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Parkinson did not participate in Wednesday's practice due to a rib injury, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reports.
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.
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Rams' Colby Parkinson: Week 8 Waiver Priority List
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I'm sure each week we'll have a different Rams tight end to talk about, especially while Davante Adams (hamstring) is out, but Parkinson feels like the safest option compared to Tyler Higbee (63 percent rostered) and Davis Allen (1 percent rostered). Higbee has fallen off the past two games against Arizona and Las Vegas with a combined six catches for 36 yards and no touchdowns on seven targets, and he's tough to trust. Parkinson has played well over that span with 10 catches for 79 yards and a touchdown on 12 targets, and he should continue to be a reliable weapon for Matthew Stafford. Allen just had two touchdowns in Week 7 at Las Vegas with four catches for 20 yards on five targets, but he combined for six catches for 63 yards and no touchdowns on nine targets in his first six games of the year. Ideally, Terrance Ferguson (19 percent rostered) will return from his ankle injury soon, and he could be a starting Fantasy option when healthy. For now, add Parkinson for up to 5 percent of your remaining FAAB, and Higbee and Allen are worth 1 percent if needed. You can also stash Ferguson for 1 percent, especially if you have an IR spot.
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Rams' Colby Parkinson: Secures five catches in Week 7 win
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Parkinson caught five of six targets for 48 yards in Sunday's 35-21 win over the Raiders.
With Davante Adams (hamstring) and Terrance Ferguson (ankle) both out and injured for Los Angeles, Parkinson's six targets were second on the team behind Puka Nacua's 10. The tight end ran just 14 routes on Matthew Stafford's 32 dropbacks, but Los Angeles used multiple tight ends, led by Tyler Higbee's 18 routes. Parkinson is more of a touchdown-or-bust fringe TE1/2 headed into Week 8 against the Chargers.
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Rams' Colby Parkinson: Week 7 Waiver Priority List
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The Rams need help in the passing game with Davante Adams (hamstring) expected to miss 6-10 weeks, and that should help the tight ends. Short-term, that should benefit Tyler Higbee, who is rostered in 67 percent of leagues, and Parkinson. He just had five catches for 31 yards and a touchdown on six targets, and Parkinson will be someone Matthew Stafford relies on. Parkinson is worth adding for up to 5 percent of your remaining FAAB. Long-term, you can add Terrance Ferguson (14 percent rostered), who is on injured reserve. He is eligible to return in Week 8, and Ferguson could be No. 2 on the Rams in targets until Adams is back. Ferguson had nine targets for six catches, 54 yards and a touchdown in Week 3 against the Giants and then hurt his ankle in Week 3 at Denver. Add Ferguson for 5-10 percent of your remaining FAAB.
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Rams' Colby Parkinson: Catches late TD in surprising loss
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Parkinson caught five of six targets for 31 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 18-16 loss to the Cardinals.
The tight end's six targets tied Kyren Williams for second on the team behind Puka Nacua's seven on a day the Rams couldn't move the ball. Parkinson entered Sunday with four catches for 24 yards on seven targets. He can largely be ignored in fantasy football as the Rams' main blocking tight end.
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Rams' Colby Parkinson: Good to go for Week 6
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Parkinson (shoulder) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
Parkinson continues to deal with the shoulder injury he originally sustained in Week 3 against Denver. After missing Week 4, the tight end was able to return for last Monday night's overtime loss to the Bills, logging 64.6 percent of the offensive snaps. He secured just one pass for three yards on two targets and isn't in the fantasy football conversation, with Tyler Higbee dominating the pass-game looks.
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Rams' Colby Parkinson: Still dealing with shoulder issue
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Parkinson (shoulder) was a limited participant at practice Thursday, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.
Parkinson was able to play through his shoulder injury in Week 5 versus the Bills, but it still appears to be bothering him as Sunday's game versus the Cardinals approaches. He'll now look to repeat what he did a week ago and upgrade to full participation at practice Friday and avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.
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Rams' Colby Parkinson: Estimated to be limited Wednesday
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Parkinson (shoulder) was listed as a limited participant on the Rams' estimated injury report Wednesday, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.
Parkinson played 53 snaps on offensive during Monday night's 37-34 overtime loss to the Bills, reeling in one of two targets for three yards. The tight end was limited at each of the team's first two practices last week before logging a full session Friday, and he appears to be potentially on track to do the same thing prior to Week 6. Parkinson will have two more opportunities to officially practice before Sunday's matchup with Arizona.
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Rams' Colby Parkinson: Full practice Friday
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Parkinson (shoulder/knee) practiced fully Friday, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.
Coach Sean McVay told Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site on Thursday that the Rams plan to increase Parkinson's activity level as the week goes on. Indeed, Parkinson followed up a limited session with an uncapped one a day later, meaning he'll miss just one contest as a result of shoulder and knee injuries. Parkinson, Tyler Higbee, Davis Allen and Max Klare are the team's current healthy tight ends with Terrance Ferguson (ankle) on injured reserve.
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Rams' Colby Parkinson: Limited Thursday
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Parkinson (shoulder/knee) was limited in Thursday's practice, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.
While Parkinson was limited to begin the week, coach Sean McVay said the plan is to ramp the tight end up throughout the week and have him available Monday night against the Bills, according to Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site. Parkinson missed last Sunday's win over the Eagles. With Terrance Ferguson (ankle) still sidelined, Parkinson would allow Tyler Higbee to focus on pass-catching duties at the position.
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Rams' Colby Parkinson: Unavailable in Week 4
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Parkinson (shoulder/knee) is inactive for Sunday's Week 4 matchup against the Eagles.
The veteran tight end took a questionable tag into the weekend after missing practice all week, and Parkinson's inactive status has now been confirmed. While he tends to his pair of injuries and targets a return for a Monday night, Oct. 12 home showdown with the Bills in Week 5, Parkinson's snaps and targets are expected to be absorbed by Tyler Higbee, Davis Allen and rookie second-round pick Max Klare, the Rams' three remaining healthy tight ends with Terrance Ferguson (ankle, IR) also unavailable.
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Rams' Colby Parkinson: Questionable for Week 4
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Parkinson (shoulder/knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.
Parkinson will not practice Friday and will log three DNPs for the week, but the Rams are leaving the light on for him to play Week 4, especially after Terrance Ferguson (ankle) was already ruled out for the contest. If Parkinson can't go, Tyler Higbee and Davis Allen would be in line for substantial roles, and rookie Max Klare could even see some action on offense.
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Rams' Colby Parkinson: Considered day-to-day
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Head coach Sean McVay said Monday that Parkinson is day-to-day due to an AC joint sprain in his shoulder that he picked up during the Rams' 30-26 loss to the Broncos on Sunday, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reports.
The Rams are already expecting Terrance Ferguson (ankle) to not be available for Week 4 against the Eagles this Sunday, and Los Angeles could also be without their top tight end in Parkinson. Wednesday's injury report will be the first indication of Parkinson's chances of playing Week 4, but if he's not cleared to suit up, then the Rams would lean more heavily on Tyler Higbee, Davis Allen and rookie second-rounder Max Klare. While Parkinson failed to haul in his lone target against Denver, it's worth noting that Higbee put together an 8-62-1 receiving line on 11 targets, which was second-most behind wide receiver Davante Adams (13) among Rams pass catchers.
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Rams' Colby Parkinson: Injures shoulder on SNF
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Parkinson (shoulder) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Broncos, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.
Parkinson suited up despite failing to practice all week due to a knee injury, but he's now questionable to return due to an unrelated shoulder injury. Prior to hurting his shoulder in the first quarter, Parkinson didn't catch his only target Sunday night.
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Rams' Colby Parkinson: Active in Week 3
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Parkinson (knee) is listed as active Sunday at Denver, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.
Despite Parkinson being a listed non-participant on all three Week 3 practice reports due to a knee injury, head coach Sean McVay relayed to Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register on Friday that the tight end was "trending in the right direction" ahead of Sunday's game. Indeed, Parkinson is available, but he may yield some of his position-leading 74 percent snap share to fellow active TEs Terrance Ferguson, Davis Allen and Tyler Higbee. Parkinson has three catches (on four targets) for 21 yards and no TDs through the first two games of the season.
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Rams' Colby Parkinson: Status in question for Week 3
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Parkinson (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's contest at Denver, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.
Parkinson officially went down as a non-participant on all three of the Rams' Week 3 injury reports due to a knee issue, but coach Sean McVay told Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register that the tight end was going to take part in Friday's jog-through and was "trending in the right direction" ahead of Sunday's matchup. Ultimately, Parkinson's status will be confirmed about 90 minutes before an 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff, but even if he's available he may not be able to handle the 70-plus percent snap share he handled in both of L.A.'s first two games of the campaign.
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Rams' Colby Parkinson: Does not participate in practice
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Parkinson (knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nate Atkins of The Athletic reports.
The tight end also had to miss Wednesday's walkthrough. Parkinson played on 77 percent of the offensive snaps in Week 1 and 71 percent in Week 2, but now he appears to be in jeopardy of missing the Rams' Week 3 matchup with the Broncos. Fellow tight end Terrance Ferguson (ankle) upgraded to full participation Thursday after being limited Wednesday, and Davis Allen, Tyler Higbee and Max Klare are also healthy options at the position.
