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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Brandon Aiyuk vs Colston LovelandWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Brandon Aiyuk is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.8 PPG to Colston Loveland's 8.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Brandon Aiyuk is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Brandon Aiyuk (11.8 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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WRSan Francisco 49ers#99PPG LEADER

Brandon Aiyuk

PPG

11.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

762

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 9

TEChicago Bears#16

Colston Loveland

PPG

8.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

713

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Brandon Aiyuk

Colston Loveland

Head to Head

11.8 PPG8.5 PPG

13 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Brandon Aiyuk: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 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 5 (Deep League) WR is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE in most league formats.

Brandon Aiyuk vs Colston Loveland: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Brandon Aiyuk (WR, San Francisco 49ers) against Colston Loveland (TE, Chicago Bears) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Brandon Aiyuk averaged 11.8 PPG in 2025 over 13 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.

Brandon Aiyuk has his bye in Week 9, Colston Loveland in Week 10. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Brandon Aiyuk 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: Brandon Aiyuk (age 27) 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?

•Brandon Aiyuk outscored Colston Loveland by a projected 56 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Colston Loveland played 16 games in 2025 compared to Brandon Aiyuk's 13. That durability gap means Colston Loveland contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Colston Loveland scored 6 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Colston Loveland saw 82 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Brandon Aiyuk vs Colston Loveland: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Brandon Aiyuk	Colston Loveland
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.8	8.5
Games Played	13	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	153	136
Receptions	58	58
Rec/Game	4.5	3.6
Receiving Yards	762	713
Rec Yds/Game	58.6	44.6
Receiving TDs	5	6
Targets	82	82
Target Share/Game	6.3	5.1
Age	-	22
Bye Week	Week 9	Week 10

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Brandon Aiyuk holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 11.8 points per game. Colston Loveland averaged 8.5 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Brandon Aiyuk or Colston Loveland in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Brandon Aiyuk has the edge at 11.8 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 Brandon Aiyuk and Colston Loveland average in 2025?▾

Brandon Aiyuk averaged 11.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Colston Loveland averaged 8.5 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 3.3 points per game.

When are Brandon Aiyuk and Colston Loveland's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Brandon Aiyuk (SF) has a bye in Week 9, and Colston Loveland (CHI) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.