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Bucky Irving vs Colston Loveland

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

RBTampa Bay BuccaneersPPG LEADER
Bucky Irving
PPG
12.3
Games
10
Rush Yds
588
Rush TDs
1
Rec
30
Rec Yds
277
Bye
Week 11
TEChicago Bears
Colston Loveland
PPG
8.5
Games
16
Rec
58
Rec Yds
713
Rec TDs
6
Targets
82
Bye
Week 7

Head to Head

12.3 PPG8.5 PPG
10 GP16 GP
Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 7

Bucky Irving vs Colston Loveland: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Bucky Irving (RB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers) against Colston Loveland (TE, Chicago Bears) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Bucky Irving averaged 12.3 PPG in 2025 over 10 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.

Bucky Irving has his bye in Week 11, Colston Loveland in Week 7. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

The Bottom Line

Bucky Irving outscored Colston Loveland by 3.8 PPG in 2025 (12.3 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 Bucky Irving or Colston Loveland in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Bucky Irving has the edge at 12.3 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 Bucky Irving and Colston Loveland average in 2025?

Bucky Irving averaged 12.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 10 games in 2025. Colston Loveland averaged 8.5 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 3.8 points per game.

When are Bucky Irving and Colston Loveland's bye weeks in 2026?

Bucky Irving (TB) has a bye in Week 11, and Colston Loveland (CHI) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.