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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

A.J. Brown vs Colston LovelandWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

A.J. Brown is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.1 PPG to Colston Loveland's 8.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

A.J. Brown is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, A.J. Brown (12.1 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Colston Loveland (8.5 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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WRPhiladelphia Eagles#12PPG LEADER

A.J. Brown

PPG

12.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,003

Rec TDs

Targets

121

Bye

Week 10

TEChicago Bears#16

Colston Loveland

PPG

8.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

713

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

A.J. Brown

Colston Loveland

Head to Head

12.1 PPG8.5 PPG

15 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

A.J. Brown: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #12 at the position). Colston Loveland: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #16 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE in most league formats.

A.J. Brown vs Colston Loveland: The Full Breakdown

Comparing A.J. Brown (WR, Philadelphia Eagles) against Colston Loveland (TE, Chicago Bears) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. A.J. Brown averaged 12.1 PPG in 2025 over 15 games, while Colston Loveland posted 8.5 PPG across 16 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire A.J. Brown at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Colston Loveland is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: A.J. Brown (age 28) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Colston Loveland (age 22) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•A.J. Brown outscored Colston Loveland by a projected 61 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Colston Loveland played 16 games in 2025 compared to A.J. Brown's 15. That durability gap means Colston Loveland contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•A.J. Brown scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.5 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•A.J. Brown saw 121 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Colston Loveland is 6 years younger than A.J. Brown (22 vs 28), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

A.J. Brown vs Colston Loveland: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	A.J. Brown	Colston Loveland
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.1	8.5
Games Played	15	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	182	136
Receptions	78	58
Rec/Game	5.2	3.6
Receiving Yards	1,003	713
Rec Yds/Game	66.9	44.6
Receiving TDs	7	6
Targets	121	82
Target Share/Game	8.1	5.1
Age	28	22
Experience	6 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 10

Summary

A.J. Brown outscored Colston Loveland by 3.6 PPG in 2025 (12.1 to 8.5). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start A.J. Brown or Colston Loveland in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, A.J. Brown has the edge at 12.1 PPG compared to Colston Loveland's 8.5 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did A.J. Brown and Colston Loveland average in 2025?▾

A.J. Brown averaged 12.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Colston Loveland averaged 8.5 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 3.6 points per game.

Do A.J. Brown and Colston Loveland share a bye week?▾

Yes, both A.J. Brown and Colston Loveland share a Week 10 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at wide receiver for that week.