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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Chig Okonkwo vs Colston LovelandWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Colston Loveland is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.5 PPG to Chig Okonkwo's 5.6 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Colston Loveland is the better fantasy play this season.

Colston Loveland has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.9-PPG advantage is real (8.5 to 5.6), and Colston Loveland's 6 touchdowns show scoring upside. Chig Okonkwo is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

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TETennessee Titans#31

Chig Okonkwo

PPG

5.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

560

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 9

TEChicago Bears#16PPG LEADER

Colston Loveland

PPG

8.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

713

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Chig Okonkwo

Colston Loveland

Head to Head

5.6 PPG8.5 PPG

17 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Chig Okonkwo: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #31 at the position). Colston Loveland: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #16 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Chig Okonkwo is producing at 25% 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.

Chig Okonkwo vs Colston Loveland: The Full Breakdown

Chig Okonkwo and Colston Loveland are both viable fantasy tight ends heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Chig Okonkwo averaged 5.6 PPG across 17 games with the Tennessee Titans, while Colston Loveland posted 8.5 PPG in 16 appearances for the Chicago Bears.

A 2.9-PPG gap gives Colston Loveland the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Chig Okonkwo had 56 catches for 560 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.

One scheduling note: Chig Okonkwo is off Week 9 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

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: Chig Okonkwo (age 26) 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 Chig Okonkwo by a projected 49 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Chig Okonkwo played 17 games in 2025 compared to Colston Loveland's 16. That durability gap means Chig Okonkwo 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.
•Colston Loveland is 4 years younger than Chig Okonkwo (22 vs 26), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Chig Okonkwo vs Colston Loveland: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Chig Okonkwo	Colston Loveland
PPG (Half-PPR)	5.6	8.5
Games Played	17	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	95	136
Receptions	56	58
Rec/Game	3.3	3.6
Receiving Yards	560	713
Rec Yds/Game	32.9	44.6
Receiving TDs	2	6
Targets	79	82
Target Share/Game	4.6	5.1
Age	26	22
Experience	3 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 9	Week 10

Summary

Colston Loveland outscored Chig Okonkwo by 2.9 PPG in 2025 (8.5 to 5.6). 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 Chig Okonkwo or Colston Loveland in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Colston Loveland has the edge at 8.5 PPG compared to Chig Okonkwo's 5.6 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 Chig Okonkwo and Colston Loveland average in 2025?▾

Chig Okonkwo averaged 5.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Colston Loveland averaged 8.5 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 2.9 points per game.

When are Chig Okonkwo and Colston Loveland's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Chig Okonkwo (TEN) 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.

Is Chig Okonkwo or Colston Loveland a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Colston Loveland outscored Chig Okonkwo by 2.9 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.