Parkinson has assumed the starting tight end role vacated by the injured Tyler Higbee and excelled despite a solid duo of tight ends behind him in Davis Allen and rookie Terrance Ferguson. He's become a go-to red zone threat for Matthew Stafford and could see even more work in that area of the field with Davante Adams nursing a hamstring injury.

The Seattle Seahawks host the Los Angeles Rams in a crucial NFC West matchup on Thursday Night Football. Seattle has won four straight games since losing 21-19

Parkinson, who joined the Rams last year as a run blocker, is flourishing, scoring six touchdowns in the past six games, including two in Sunday’s victory over the Lions.

Los Angeles Rams tight end Colby Parkinson makes a 26-yard touchdown catch from quarterback Matthew Stafford against the Detroit Lions at SoFi Stadium.

It's cliche, but the NFL is a copycat league and the Detroit Lions got a taste of what's to come during Sunday's disappointing loss to the Los Angeles Rams.The Rams were able to pull away in the fourth quarter thanks to a personnel package the Lions hadn't seen much at all until Week 15: 13

Matthew Stafford found Colby Parkinson for an amazing 26-yard touchdown that gave the Los Angeles Rams a lead over the Detroit Lions.

Los Angeles Rams tight end Colby Parkinson catches an 11-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Matthew Stafford against the Detroit Lions at SoFi Stadium.