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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Cade Stover vs Colston LovelandWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Colston Loveland is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.5 PPG to Cade Stover's 3.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Colston Loveland is the better fantasy play this season.

The gap here is significant. Colston Loveland outscored Cade Stover by 5.0 PPG in 2025 with 6 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Colston Loveland is the clear pick. Cade Stover profiles as a matchup-dependent tight end who can spike but lacks the consistent floor.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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TEHouston Texans#99

Cade Stover

PPG

3.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

215

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

TEChicago Bears#16PPG LEADER

Colston Loveland

PPG

8.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

713

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Cade Stover

Colston Loveland

Head to Head

3.5 PPG8.5 PPG

15 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Cade Stover: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Colston Loveland: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #16 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Cade Stover is producing at 16% of elite pace and Colston Loveland at 39%. That ranking gap means Colston Loveland carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Cade Stover vs Colston Loveland: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Cade Stover and Colston Loveland is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Houston Texans tight end put up 3.5 PPG in 2025 over 15 games; Colston Loveland of the Chicago Bears averaged 8.5 in 16. A 5.0-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 5.0 points favors Colston Loveland, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one tight end to the other.

Colston Loveland is the volume tight end in this matchup with 58 receptions for 713 yards, while Cade Stover profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (1 scores on 22 catches). In weeks where Cade Stover finds the end zone he out-scores Colston Loveland, but the floor gap is real.

One scheduling note: Cade Stover is off Week 14 and Colston Loveland Week 10. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in tight end for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Colston Loveland is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Cade Stover is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Cade Stover (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?

•Colston Loveland outscored Cade Stover by a projected 85 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Colston Loveland played 16 games in 2025 compared to Cade Stover's 15. 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

Cade Stover vs Colston Loveland: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Cade Stover	Colston Loveland
PPG (Half-PPR)	3.5	8.5
Games Played	15	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	53	136
Receptions	22	58
Rec/Game	1.5	3.6
Receiving Yards	215	713
Rec Yds/Game	14.3	44.6
Receiving TDs	1	6
Targets	32	82
Target Share/Game	2.1	5.1
Age	-	22
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 10

Summary

8.5 PPG for Colston Loveland versus 3.5 for Cade Stover 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 Cade Stover or Colston Loveland in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Colston Loveland has the edge at 8.5 PPG compared to Cade Stover's 3.5 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 Cade Stover and Colston Loveland average in 2025?▾

Cade Stover averaged 3.5 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 5.0 points per game.

When are Cade Stover and Colston Loveland's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Cade Stover (HOU) has a bye in Week 14, and Colston Loveland (CHI) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Cade Stover or Colston Loveland a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Colston Loveland outscored Cade Stover by 5.0 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.