Chig Okonkwo vs Colston Loveland: Who Should You Start?
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 Washington Commanders, 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 14 and Colston Loveland Week 7. 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.
