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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Brenton Strange vs Colston LovelandWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Colston Loveland is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.5 PPG to Brenton Strange's 7.9 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Colston Loveland is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Colston Loveland and Brenton Strange are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.6-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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TEJacksonville Jaguars#19

Brenton Strange

PPG

7.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

540

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

TEChicago Bears#16PPG LEADER

Colston Loveland

PPG

8.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

713

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Brenton Strange

Colston Loveland

Head to Head

7.9 PPG8.5 PPG

12 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Brenton Strange: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #19 at the position). Colston Loveland: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #16 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Brenton Strange is producing at 36% of elite pace and Colston Loveland at 39%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Brenton Strange vs Colston Loveland: The Full Breakdown

Brenton Strange (7.9 PPG) and Colston Loveland (8.5 PPG) produced nearly identical fantasy numbers in 2025. When two tight ends are this close on a per-game basis, the weekly matchup matters more than the season-long resume. Brenton Strange played 12 games for the Jacksonville Jaguars; Colston Loveland suited up 16 times for the Chicago Bears.

A 0.6-point per-game gap over a full season is essentially noise. It means one extra catch, one fewer target, or a single broken play away from flipping the script. For a weekly start/sit call between these two, matchup analysis matters far more than the season line.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Brenton Strange had 46 catches for 540 yards; Colston Loveland posted 58 for 713. At a position where most starters barely clear 7 PPG, this class of tight end is where the fantasy advantage lives week to week.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Brenton Strange sits Week 7 while Colston Loveland is off Week 10. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Brenton Strange (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Colston Loveland (age 22) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Colston Loveland outscored Brenton Strange by a projected 10 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Colston Loveland played 16 games in 2025 compared to Brenton Strange's 12. 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 tight end position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Brenton Strange vs Colston Loveland: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Brenton Strange	Colston Loveland
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.9	8.5
Games Played	12	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	95	136
Receptions	46	58
Rec/Game	3.8	3.6
Receiving Yards	540	713
Rec Yds/Game	45.0	44.6
Receiving TDs	3	6
Targets	60	82
Target Share/Game	5.0	5.1
Age	25	22
Experience	2 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 10

Summary

8.5 PPG for Colston Loveland versus 7.9 for Brenton Strange in 2025. The baseline favors Colston Loveland, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Brenton Strange or Colston Loveland in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Colston Loveland has the edge at 8.5 PPG compared to Brenton Strange's 7.9 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 Brenton Strange and Colston Loveland average in 2025?▾

Brenton Strange averaged 7.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Colston Loveland averaged 8.5 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 0.6 points per game.

When are Brenton Strange and Colston Loveland's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Brenton Strange (JAX) has a bye in Week 7, and Colston Loveland (CHI) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Brenton Strange or Colston Loveland a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Colston Loveland outscored Brenton Strange by 0.6 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.